Is enlarged tonsils the same as pharyngitis?
Disease description:
My boyfriend said his throat felt a bit painful. After checking, I found that his tonsils were swollen. May I ask, is swollen tonsils the same as pharyngitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
Enlarged tonsils may be due to pharyngitis. This condition is generally caused by viral or bacterial infections, and antiviral or antibacterial treatment should be actively administered. In daily life, one should eat more spicy and stimulating foods; otherwise, the tonsils and throat may become inflamed. Diseases such as pharyngitis and tonsillitis can significantly affect people's work and daily life, thus requiring the use of antibiotic medications for control.
