What is tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis is the inflammation of the tonsils, the fleshy tissue on both sides of the back of the throat. Tonsils fight off germs that enter the body through the mouth, at times, they can become swollen, painful and red.
How do members experience tonsillitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with tonsillitis*
Common symptoms
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Stress
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for tonsillitis*
Who has tonsillitis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 18 | |
| 30s | 57 | |
| 40s | 48 | |
| 50s | 49 | |
| 60s | 51 | |
| 70+ | 38 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 52 | |
| Female | 207 |