Can tonsillitis cause fever?
My daughter woke up with a really sore throat and feels quite warm. My husband thinks it's just a regular cold, but I suspect it could be tonsillitis. Does tonsillitis typically cause a fever?
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7 months ago
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Actually yes, yaar. When the infection is viral or bacterial, the body's natural defense mechanism is to spike a fever to fight it off. I had 101 fever last time my tonsils swelled up. Better rest up and drink warm water.
6 months ago
Fever is one of the primary symptoms of acute tonsillitis, so don't worry, it is completely normal. Keep tracking your temperature. My tip is to do warm salt water gargles every three hours and eat very soft, lukewarm food. Definitely see a doctor if the fever stays high for over two days.
6 months ago
Yes, beta, when the throat is inflamed, the body gets warm. You can drink warm milk with a pinch of turmeric and black pepper to soothe the throat. But if the fever is very high or you cannot swallow even water, please visit a doctor immediately.
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9 months ago
Don't listen to people telling you to just drink tea for tonsils and fever. If it is a strep infection, you need proper antibiotics prescribed by a doctor to prevent complications. Please go get your throat examined by a qualified physician instead of self-medicating.
7 months ago
The fever is just your body working hard to cleanse the infection. Keep your mind calm and give yourself plenty of rest. Sip on warm herbal water and trust that your body will heal beautifully with the right care and doctor's guidance.