While tonsillitis is usually manageable with good clinical results, complications can sometimes occur, although they are rare.
Rare Complications of Tonsillitis
Here's a breakdown of potential complications:
- Abscesses: These are collections of pus that can form near the tonsils.
- Rheumatic Fever: A serious inflammatory condition that can affect the heart, joints, brain, and skin.
- Scarlet Fever: A bacterial infection that causes a characteristic red rash.
- Acute Glomerulonephritis: Inflammation of the kidney's filtering units (glomeruli).
| Complication | Description |
|---|---|
| Abscesses | A collection of pus that can form near the tonsils. |
| Rheumatic Fever | An inflammatory disease that can affect the heart, joints, brain and skin. |
| Scarlet Fever | A bacterial infection that results in a red rash. |
| Acute Glomerulonephritis | Inflammation of the glomeruli (filtering units) in the kidneys. |
