08/01/2026
π©Ί ACUTE & CHRONIC TONSILLITIS β SIMPLE HEALTH TALK
Tonsillitis means swelling and infection of the tonsils (the small tissues at the back of the throat).
It affects both children and adults.
Acute tonsillitis comes suddenly and clears with treatment
Chronic tonsillitis keeps coming back or never fully goes away
π΄ Common Symptoms
Painful sore throat
Pain when swallowing food or drinks
Fever
Swollen tonsils (sometimes with white spots)
Bad breath
Swollen glands on the neck
Children may refuse to eat or be very irritable
π§ͺ How Tonsillitis Is Diagnosed
The doctor will:
Look at the throat
Ask about symptoms and how often they occur
Do tests if needed to check for bacterial infection
π Use of Panadar (Benzathine Penicillin)
Panadar is a long-acting antibiotic injection
It is used when tonsillitis is caused by bacteria, especially strep throat
One injection works in the body for a long time
Helps clear infection and prevents repeat attacks
β οΈ Given only after confirming the patient is not allergic to penicillin
π‘οΈ Why Preventive (Prophylactic) Treatment Is Important
Some people get tonsillitis many times a year.
Preventive treatment helps:
Stop frequent infections
Protect children and adults from serious complications
Reduce hospital visits and missed school or work
β€οΈ Tonsillitis and Heart Problems
If strep throat is not treated properly, it can lead to rheumatic fever.
This illness can damage the heart valves, causing rheumatic heart disease, which is lifelong.
π Treating tonsillitis early protects the heart.
π₯ Treatment Available at ALPHA CARE ANNEX
At ALPHA CARE ANNEX, we provide:
Accurate diagnosis
Safe treatment for acute and chronic tonsillitis
Benzathine penicillin (Panadar) when indicated
Gentle, professional care for children and adults
π Call us: 0705 403 888