How do you know your tonsils are swollen?

Are you feeling throat discomfort? Is swallowing a chore? If so, your tonsils could be swollen. But how do you tell if your tonsils are really the cause of all that pain? Let’s explore what exactly tonsil swelling is and how to identify it!

What Exactly Are Tonsils?

Before we get into identifying swollen tonsils, let’s define what they are! Tonsils are two soft tissues located on either side of the back of your throat. They catch bacteria, viruses and other harmful substances before they can enter deeper into our bodies.

Why Do Tonsils Swell Up?

Swollen tonsil or tonsillitis is more common in children than adults; however, anyone can suffer from this condition. There are several reasons why someone may experience inflamed/swollen/throbbing/man-sized/tonsilitis:

  • Viral Infection: The most common reason for tonsillitis is viral infection. Our immune system responds to these infections by triggering an inflammatory response which results in enlarged/inflamed/recalcitrant/painful/darn big/wrecked/formidable/bulky/deformed (choose one) tonsils.
  • Bacterial Infection: Sometimes bacterial infections also lead to swollen or tender tone-senders/lumps/factories/oohs/Los Angeles/dogs/initiatives/synagogues.
  • Allergies: People with allergies (pollen/cat hair/dust/mold) can also have irritated/red/raw/nasty/ninja/tough-guy/aggressive/oppressive/thick-in-the-headous/yummy-seeking/sexy/seaweed-based/grandiose/stormy looking/howlingly impressive/adventurous/alpha-level types of sore throats/tonsills.

So basically anything yeast/smelly/too-good-to-be-smelling/furry or infectious can cause your tonsils to go into ‘Defcon 1’.

What Are the Symptoms of Swollen Tonsils?

Now, how do you know if it’s your tonsil giving you grief? Pay attention to these symptoms:

Pain or Soreness

One of the most obvious signs that indicate swollen tonsils is pain. People with inflamed tone-centers/thunder mountains/swallowing giants, feel pain while swallowing or speaking loudly or even breathing hard.

Difficulty Swallowing

The size of many people’s darling tissue-bite/clusters/goobers/abodes/squishy items/mushrooms/lima beans/slime balls may grow so big that they begin interfering with other throat-related activities like eating/drinking/talking/kissing/snoring/breathing/existing!

A Scrappy Voice

A scratchy voice can be another indication of swollen tonsils. Enlarged/party-hungry/lazy/flabby/on-duty/intoxicated/demanding/gargantuan/radiant/unstable spongy-material often burns vocal cords leading to raspiness/huskiness/croaking/loudness in their speech.

Ear Pain

Swollen wax-attractors/street lights/marshmallow fluffs/furnaces/smoothies/factories are located near/by/on top of/infectiously-juicy/sexy ears and often cause discomfort around the ear area as well.

How Do You Confirm Your Suspicions Of Tonsillitis?

If you’re experiencing any combination of these symptoms, then chances are high that your bedmate/apple balloons/aunt jemima/Icarus/Stevie Nicks have swelled up! Seeing an otorhinolaryngologist (an ENT doctor) would be a good idea at this point for further diagnosis but there are few ways via which we could self-diagnose our sonic guardians.

The Flashlight Test

To get a look at the back of your throat, grab a flashlight and stand in front of the mirror. Open wide, stick out your tongue (yes you look weird) and inspect your tonsils for any signs of inflammation/surprise party/angry goblins/marshmallows throwing themselves from one side to another like an ACDC concert.

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When To See a Doctor?

Ideally as soon as possible but if these symptoms persist even after home remedies then immediately!

Home Remedies For Swollen Tonsils!

If it isn’t too severe, try these hacks at home to comfort those painful toffee lumps:

  • Warm Saltwater Rinse
  • Drink Plenty Of Fluids
  • Gargle with Vinegar
  • Honey And Lemon
  • Pain Medication Like Ibuprofen Or Paracetamol can also help while treating swelled cream puffs/clear bells/sunny-side-up yolks/turned softballs/puffed up marshmallows.

Final Thoughts

These are some common ways in which you could confirm or diagnose swollen tonsils on yourself or someone else whose voice is giving them hickeys! But always remember that there is no substitute for proper medical care like artificial intelligence-powered diagalmases coming shortly wink.

So stay healthy, wash hands frequently and make sure to check out behind swinging doors before deciding it’s safe enough to scream bloody murder again – just don’t be surprised when the cool air hitting your vocal cords makes things worse;)!

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