Chronic tonsillitis is a long-term inflammatory process of the tonsils. This disease contributes to the general toxic-allergic reaction of the body, which is the cause of other diseases. Chronic tonsillitis is accompanied by periodic exacerbations in the form of tonsillitis.
Palatine tonsils are part of the lymphatic system that develops our immunity. In the body, tonsils perform two main functions. The first is protective: a huge number of macrophage cells are formed in the tonsils, which have the ability to “absorb” and “process” bacteria and viruses. Second, they take part in the process of hematopoiesis, because lymphocytes responsible for immunity are created in them.
Why is chronic tonsillitis?
The most common causes of chronic tonsillitis are microbacteria: enterococci, streptococci, staphylococci. Chronic inflammation of the tonsils is often a continuation of acute diseases. They are produced as a result of a violation of the immune system, due to improper medication, allergic reactions and other common causes. Also, chronic tonsillitis can develop , with diseases such as dental caries and purulent sinusitis.
Signs of tonsillitis
A common sign of chronic tonsillitis is a bad smell from the mouth due to putrefaction in the gaps of the tonsils. Such patients periodically expectorant, purulent clots leaving the tonsils. Patients have a general weakness, they are not able to perform physical and mental work for a long time. There is an increase in temperature, coughing. The submandibular and cervical lymph nodes increase.
What is dangerous tonsillitis
If chronic tonsillitis is not treated for a long time, the disease can cause complications. Complications in the form of decompensated are dangerous. With this form of the disease, abscesses can occur near tonsils, tonsillitis, respiratory tract lesions in the form of bronchitis develop. The role of tonsillitis in the formation of rheumatism, polyarthritis, nephritis, endocarditis is also proven.
Chronic tonsillitis can provoke a disease of the intestines and stomach. Damage to the endocrine system is also possible - patients may receive complaints about changes in body weight, appetite may be impaired, and there may be a thirst for no reason. There is a violation of the menstrual cycle and a decrease in sexual activity. It has been proven that tonsillitis can lead to the formation of diabetes. Purulent lesions of the kidneys and urinary system may develop.
Tonsillitis treatment
The doctor individually selects an adequate treatment technique taking into account all available factors. In order for the treatment of chronic tonsillitis to be effective, it is necessary to treat all acute inflammation of the nasopharynx and dental caries before this. In modern medicine, there are two approaches to the treatment of this disease - surgical and conservative treatment.
Conservative treatment is used for forms of chronic tonsillitis that result from repeated tonsillitis. It is also used when there are contraindications for surgical treatment.
Surgical treatment involves partial or complete removal of the tonsils. It is used when the affected tonsils do not bring benefits to a person, but, on the contrary, carry a number of risks. This treatment takes place with the help of surgical ultrasound, laser tonsillectomy and tonsil freezing.
At present, doctors are increasingly inclined to use herbal preparations, which are developed according to modern scientific achievements and have a minimum of side effects. The drug Tonsipret is a typical example that has undergone universal study, including clinical and toxicological tests, and has shown itself to be a safe and ideal tool in the treatment of chronic tonsillitis.