Tonsillitis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Sep 3, 2022 · 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
Sep 3, 2022 · Learn about the causes and treatment of tonsillitis, a common cause of sore throat in children.
Tonsil cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Tonsil cancer is an abnormal growth of cells that forms in a tonsil. 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. Tonsil cancer is often diagnosed late in the disease ...
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
Sep 3, 2022 · 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.
Strep throat - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 30, 2022 · 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. Rheumatic fever can lead to painful and inflamed joints, a specific type of rash, or heart ...
Acute sinusitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Aug 29, 2023 · If the sinuses become inflamed and swollen, a person may develop sinusitis. Acute sinusitis Enlarge image. Acute sinusitis is most often caused by the common cold. Signs and symptoms may include a blocked and stuffy (congested) nose, which may block your sinuses and prevent drainage of mucus.
Bronchitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jul 31, 2024 · Overview. Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes. These tubes carry air to and from your lungs. People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can be discolored. Bronchitis may start suddenly and be short term (acute) or start gradually and become long term (chronic).
Tendinitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 11, 2022 · Tendinitis can occur in any tendon. But it's most common around shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees and heels. Most tendinitis can be treated with rest, physical therapy and medicine to reduce pain. Long-lasting tendon inflammation can cause a tendon to tear. A torn tendon might need surgery.
Amoxicillin and clavulanate (oral route) - Mayo Clinic
The dose is usually 30 mg per kg of body weight per day every 12 hours. For oral dosage form (extended-release tablets): Adults and children weighing 40 kilograms (kg) or more—1000 milligrams (mg) amoxicillin and 62.5 mg clavulanate every 12 hours for 10 days.