Tonsillitis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2022年9月3日 · Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat — one tonsil on each side. Signs and symptoms of tonsillitis include swollen tonsils, sore throat, difficulty swallowing and tender lymph nodes on the sides of the neck.
Tonsillitis - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
2022年9月3日 · Learn about the causes and treatment of tonsillitis, a common cause of sore throat in children.
Tonsillectomy - Mayo Clinic
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils. The tonsils are the immune system's first line of defense against germs and viruses that enter the mouth. This work puts the tonsils at high risk of infection and swelling and irritation, called inflammation.
Amigdalitis - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic
2022年9月3日 · La amigdalitis es la inflamación de las amígdalas, dos masas de tejido de forma ovalada situadas a ambos lados de la parte posterior de la garganta. Los signos y síntomas de la amigdalitis comprenden hinchazón de las amígdalas, dolor de garganta, dificultad para tragar y sensibilidad de los ganglios linfáticos a los lados del cuello.
All about tonsil stones - Mayo Clinic News Network
2024年6月6日 · Tonsil redness and irritation are common symptoms of tonsil stones. In some instances, they can cause chronic tonsil inflammation or infection of the tonsils, called tonsillitis.
Tonsil cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Your tonsils are two oval-shaped pads in the back of your mouth that are part of your body's germ-fighting immune system. Tonsil cancer can cause difficulty swallowing and a sensation that something is caught in your throat.
Strep throat - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2022年11月30日 · Strep throat is a bacterial infection that can make your throat feel sore and scratchy. Strep throat accounts for only a small portion of sore throats. If untreated, strep throat can cause complications, such as kidney inflammation or rheumatic fever.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is a tonsillectomy and who needs one?
2023年5月11日 · While small in size, the tonsils can cause considerable pain and discomfort if they get inflamed. When this happens, a person is said to have tonsillitis. This usually occurs because of a viral infection, although bacterial infections also can cause tonsillitis. Children are more prone to tonsillitis than adults for a few reasons.
Oral thrush - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2021年4月23日 · Signs and symptoms may include: Creamy white lesions on your tongue, inner cheeks, and sometimes on the roof of your mouth, gums and tonsils. Slightly raised lesions with a cottage cheese-like appearance. Redness, burning or soreness that may be severe enough to cause difficulty eating or swallowing.
Inflamed tonsils - Mayo Clinic
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