Tonsillitis treatment in La Paz

Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, the tissues located on both sides of the back of the throat, and it is a frequent cause of sore throat.

Common symptoms: pain when swallowing, redness and swelling of the tonsils, fever, tender lymph nodes in the neck and, at times, patches or bad breath.

Common causes: it can be caused by viral or bacterial infections, being more common in childhood.

When to see a doctor? It is advisable to consult if the sore throat is intense, lasts several days, is accompanied by high fever, or by difficulty swallowing or breathing. The otolaryngologist and the pediatrician are common references, while a general practitioner can give the first guidance; in the face of repeated cases or ones that do not improve, it is advisable to seek professional evaluation.