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Your Swollen Tonsils Could Be Signaling a More Serious Health Problem
Prevention via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSwollen tonsils (tonsillitis) can occur for many reasons. From infections to conditions like STDs,...
Why Are My Tonsils Swollen?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoTonsillitis Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD Tonsils are two oval-shaped masses of tissue in the back of the...
What Is Tonsillitis?
Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoTonsillitis is when the tonsils—the two oval-shaped lymph nodes located at the back of your throat—become inflamed and swollen. A viral or bacterial...
10 Reasons You Should Never Ignore a Swollen Uvula, According to Doctors
Prevention via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA swollen uvula (aka uvulitis) can have various causes, but isn't common. From viral infections to...
Palatine Tonsils: Anatomy and Function
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe palatine tonsils are solid masses of lymphatic tissue, part of the body that exposes the immune system to potential invaders. Palatine tonsils are...
4 Reasons You Can Get Strep Without Tonsils
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoYou may be a stranger to strep throat after getting your tonsils removed. A tonsillectomy (surgery to remove your tonsils) decreases your chances of...
7 Early Warning Signs Of An HIV Infection
HuffPost Life via Yahoo News· 7 months agoSore muscles and swollen lymph nodes could be subtle red flags. During the first few weeks of being infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),...
Gagging
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 2 years agoGagging is caused by the gag reflex, or pharyngeal reflex. Usually, the reflex is activated when something touches the base of the tongue or tonsil area,...
Tonsillitis vs. Strep: What’s the Difference?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 2 years agoTonsillitis and strep throat are common contagious infections of the throat that share symptoms. Tonsillitis occurs when a virus or bacterium causes an...
Signs and Symptoms of Tonsillitis
Health via Yahoo News· 11 months agoTonsillitis is the inflammation of the tonsils, which are the two lumps of flesh that are located at the back of your throat. Tonsillitis most often...