[Help] Is tonsillitis contagious?

Reply from famblan0

famblan0 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:59:38 +0100

I have tonsilitis and I am on my secon day of antibiotics.Tonight my five year-old son told me his throat was hurting when he swallows. I don’t know if I should take him to the doctor or wait a little to see if he got it too.. I don’t want him to go through what I went through this weekend….(Worried)

Reply from tanya.coleb

tanya.coleb — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:34:52 +0100

i have it you should go doctors but i have had it for a week now and its getting better bit by bit

Reply from zander01_2

zander01_2 — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:39:24 +0100

I was just diagnosed with tonsilits earlier today and now I am experiencing some new symtoms. The large area of puss seems to be “falling off” or something everytime I swallow! I has made me extreamly nauseous. While I swallow every once in a while I get a gage reflex! and I feel tiny little pricks in the tonsils and through the ear. There is also a really nasty taste from the puss. Just wondering if anyone else was experiencing any of these symptoms too, or should I head back to the doctors.

Reply from oldfoyerspiri

oldfoyerspiri — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:23:04 +0100

According to the doctor at the clinic I went to, tonsillitis and mono have the same/similar symptoms. She gave me a prescription for penicillin and said if it wasn’t better in a couple/few days she’d do the blood test for mono. Thank God I was feeling better within about a day and a half. Was funny, ’cause off the start I just thought I was getting a cold…sore throat…but then it got to the point where swallowing was agony…almost on the verge of tears. Never thought about tonsillitis until almost a week in…had been really bad (on and off) for probably 4 days. I’m 39 and had never had it before…trust me…I would have remembered that pain! As for contagious, I don’t know, but figure I’ll give myself another week before I start kissing any of my friends again *L* If you have a bad sore throat and it’s been more than a couple days…get it checked out. Like I told my husband…if it was a sore throat from a cold, I’d just have to live through it…at least tonsillitis can be treated, and you feel better usually within a couple of days :)

Reply from Sango691

Sango691 — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:04:43 +0100

[quote ritadragon2]lots of ice cream is good for tonsillitis[/quote]

Actually, the sugar in ice cream is bad for tonsillitis because it can make it worse,

Reply from josie-1

josie-1 — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:50:16 +0100

UYTRUTRRGRRRRR

Reply from josie-1

josie-1 — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:47:15 +0100

thats well mean

im going to my friends to day and she had it round about 1 week mabey a day or so longer will i catch it now?….will it still be contageous?=(

Reply from Tracy.Dodd

Tracy.Dodd — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:13:31 +0100

I have severe tonsilitis it hurts so bad and it is infected with white puss which is spreading forward in to my mouth.I cant believe that my work want me to come in i work as a nursery nurse and i think it is wrong that my job want to put the children at risk aswell as the staff.

Reply from dw43

dw43 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:42:43 +0100

I have tonsilitis and it sucks. I was at work (I’m a nurse) and I started feeling lightheaded and my throat started hurting me. I asked one of the doctors on the ward I was working on to take a look at me and their response was “urgh! You definately have tonsilitis!” lol. I tried to carry on with my shift but after about an hour my tempertaure and my pulse was sky high and I felt like I was gonna pass out. So I went down to the casualty department and they gave me antibiotics, paracetamol for my fever and a throat spray. I feel a tad better now. I was vomitting a lot which seems to have subided, my throat till hurts though and I still have a bit of a fever but at least I cant walk around now without feeling like I’m gonna to faint. I’ve had tonsilitis many times before but never as bad as this. My advice, don’t try and go to work when you have tonsilitis.

Reply from krgcooki

krgcooki — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:12:11 +0100

I Have It Now And Im Scared I Might HAve Given It To My Boyfreind

Can SOme One Please Tell Me If iT Is COntagious ?..

Thanks x

Reply from dij_

dij_ — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:30:55 +0100

hi i have tonsilits i wanna know if i can kiss my boyfriend???????????????????????

Reply from vamps205

vamps205 — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:38:44 +0100

i have tonisillitis at the moment, i have been on antibiotics since friday evening, i’m supposed to be going out tomorrow, can i still kiss that person and will they catch it

Reply from ijejrobert

ijejrobert — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:31:49 +0100

I’am just getting over it, woke up Saturday with a really bad sore throat and thought it may be a throat infection. Went to bed feeling like crap, woke up Sunday feeling even worse - Found it hard to swallow, throat was so sore, headache, fever & chills, nausea. By late afternoon felt so bad asked my husband to call the emergency doctor who in turn got me into the local hospital for a check-up. The doctor informed me I had tonsillitis and prescribed penicillin. Never before suffered with my throat! Monday still felt poorly but better than the previous day, the major problem was my tonsills were so swollen I found it hard to swallow and if I spoke then would involuntarily gag, sometimes being sick - which was unattractive to the parents while on the school run!!! But it is Wednesday now and I feel so much better - still my tonsills are swollen but at least the sore throat has gone. So if you ever feel that your throat is so sore it’s not normal get to the doctors and start on the antibotics before it really hits you - believe me it’s not nice.

Reply from jcastl

jcastl — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:01:05 +0100

Hey well I have had it for a 2 weeks now and my throat is killing me I haven’t eaten in awhile now and have lost almost a stone and a half
That’s good if you needed a diet lol but I only weighed 9 stone before so really need to put the weight back on.I really wana kiss my boyfriend but I don’t won’t to infect him would I infect him? Ima on penacillin and the hospital told me to drink lemonade and have salt and vingar crisps couz the sort will help kill any infection.(those are the words from the royal london hospital) how long untill I will be able to kiss my boyfriend again its been ages and I miss his lips lmao. Plz help x x x

Reply from freebird8308

freebird8308 — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:41:44 +0100

Good rule of thumb… If you see white spots- its bacterial and you need an antibiotic. If they are red or just irritated (no white spots) it is viral, and time will make it pass. However, until you’re 3-4 days in you dont necessarily know which way it will go, you could break out with white spots. Those are pustules full of bacteria. Yummy! Don’t kiss anyone like that.

Reply from fuzzywuzzy6

fuzzywuzzy6 — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:47:36 +0100

I can tell that I have the beginning of tonsillitis and I am seeing my boyfriend in two days, I would go and get antibiotics tomorrow but I’m not too fond of missing school, is there any other way in which I could cure the tonsillitis without antibiotics?

Reply from yu

yu — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:15:28 +0100

i’ve got tonsillitus, i thought i had throat tumour but i don’t so it’s all gravy, ooh baby.

Reply from danibella_123

danibella_123 — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:00:13 +0100

hi all
im 11 years old. i got tonsillitis 3 days ago and i started taking anti-biotics yesterday. this is the first time ever got it. i still hve my tonsils and everythings normal. if i keep having my anti-biotics will it go away or do i need my tonsils out. do i need any other medicean or what??. please help im in so much pain!

Reply from crystal3

crystal3 — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:14:38 +0100

Guys I know this is going to sound crazy but I have been eating raw garlic it is a natural antibiotic wonderful stuff. As soon I as I felt the symtoms I chewed it for the first two days now I just cut it into pill size and swallow 5 cloves a day until it goes away. Do research whole raw garlic is amazing try it!!!!!

Reply from lyssa-lo

lyssa-lo — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:55:16 +0100

i have it right now and i have a terrible cough… cup of noodles it the best right now for the sore feeling in my throat and lots of warm salt water solution. I drank lemonade and that felt good but i also kinda stung….

Reply from horse_ma

horse_ma — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:43:02 +0100

I have it at the moment…mainly on the right hand side of my throat. Feel a lump there every time i swallow, like something’s stuck there, such an awful feeling! I went to the doctors, and i’m taking 4 antibiotic tablets every day, as well as topping up on neurofen and strepsils! Been trying to drink lots of water, and eat as much as i can bear, but most things tend to hurt unless they’re very soft/bland…anything fruity and most savoury sauces really sting, like what erin_butterfly1 said…but milk seems to really soothe that acidic, burning feeling and kinda fill you up at the same time! Just rest and try not to talk too much. Hope everyone feels better really really soon =] ..x

Reply from erin_butterfly1

erin_butterfly1 — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:48:15 +0100

When I was 5 my doctor was going to take them out but then he got sick.. who ever was on call that day and they didnt want to remove them because they were infected.. so they gave me drugs. Then I moved. Everytime the weather changes I get it over again.. I know it sounds a odd. Now it is 18 years later and they are inflamed again. So you can live with it… but mine are comming out.. Doc said mine are bacteria feeding grounds. Besides now it is almost painless(untill the meds wear off)you can have it done with a lazer in 30 mins.. I figure dont need them.They hurt. Then I dont want them!
It is better then taking one t3 two times a day when in extrem pain (pain killer) Clariton or Benadril 12 hour 2 times a day (this is so you dont go deaf to the docs office it clears out the sinuses and keeps you from hearing your heart beat in your ears.. like an ear ache) Really annoying!!!! Then I have two pennicilan 4 times a day.. so you can see the drug bills are getting up there! But talk to you doctor they will know whats best for you.. Also if you doctor gives you a medication that you are useing and you have questions ask your phyarmacy they have ideas and know drug charts as well….

Foods and drinks that will help to clean and keep your tonsils feeling better
chicken soup, sprite or 7up (this is what doctors give people after they remove your tonsils because it cleans the bacteria off of the area.. it may sting a little for the first couple sips), ice cream, jello, pudding, mashed potatos, yogart, anything soft.. stay away from toast(scratches), orange juice(burns), anything with a lot of spice (it will bother your throat).

Hope you all do better.

Reply from oremus40

oremus40 — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:25:41 +0100

I had it in 1999. I was at camp, and I couldnt move, my stomach was upset and my throat kept having me hack up white and yellow puss. Sometimes it feels as though you’re being choked. You can barely sleep at times.
I found this thread, because now, in 2008 I have it again… this time it feels like a mild sore throat, but you never forget the feeling of tonsillitus… GO GET ANTIBIOTICS, yes please see a doctor it’s in your best interest. You CAN get it from others, so please do not take it lightly. My throat doctor peeked into my throat, and backed away if that tells you anything…

Reply from ashy_da_spa

ashy_da_spa — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:56:11 +0100

i had tonsillitis when i was 4 and had mine removed but i’ve got it again so don’t think that if you’ve had them removed you’re invincible. I think you’ll find they are pretty contagious pretty much my whole year group at school is coming down with it and it’s an all girls school and i’m pretty sure my whole year group hasn’t been kissing. We recently had our dinner dance so i’m guessing it’ll have been spread all across perth after friday night…
Goodluck to everyone on here that’s sick
stay in bed and help yourself to as much chicken noddle soup and icecream as you want.

Reply from rosekitty_

rosekitty_ — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:31:29 +0100

i have tonsillitis, and my boyfriends birthday is today, and i want to kiss him but i don’t want to infect him.
and i’ve been on antibiotics for three days… am i still contagious?

Reply from alexas199

alexas199 — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:09:51 +0100

Thanks, i went to the doctor today they gave me a shot in the butt, which hurt, but its better than the pain before. im feeling alot better and thats a good thing cuz my birthday is like 11 days away. I was scared i was going to have to cancle my party, and be home sick on my 16th birthday. That would have sucked.

Reply from kbyler0

kbyler0 — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:42:16 +0100

i would def go to the dr. i waited and the one dr just said i had exudate which is pus on the tonsils, but it got worse and turned out to be mono. take some tylenol or something to help with the pain and use some throat spray and drink drink drink!

Reply from alexas199

alexas199 — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:56:35 +0100

I think i have it and im not sure, but w/e i have is killing me. Im not takeing anything for it and im hopeing it just gos away its only been days and its just made me cry cuz i couldnt breathe i was chokeing on my own spit and i can get 2 sleep. Help plz.

Reply from kbyler0

kbyler0 — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:32:00 +0100

i have exudative tonsillitis and it is discusting i have pus pockets on the tonsils. it hurts awfully bad. ive had it for two weeks and i couldnt live without ibuprofen throat spray and prednizone. tomorrow is my last day of anitbiotics and it isnt getting any better. ice cream is awful for this cause it just creates more mucus… but goodnesss ice pops are my best friend =)

Reply from greenknigh

greenknigh — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:15:28 +0100

I feel as though I am gonna die. Cant stand this.

Reply from ljarie

ljarie — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:41:40 +0100

I have it right now. If it wasn’t for those 800 mg of Ibuprofen…I could not survive this.
And yes, ice cream is amazing.
And the left over juice from Ramen. :]]

I heard after the shot of penicillin, you’re supposedly not contagious. But honestly, it’s more if your immune system is genetically predisposed into getting the illness. So if you’ve got a good immune system, and your family isn’t prone to sore throats, and you don’t go making out with or drinking after the infected host, you should be okay.

Reply from smstudent0

smstudent0 — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:14:08 +0100

I finally got my antibiotics today. Ive been on a liquid and popsicle diet for the past three days. This is probably the most painful thing that has happened to me in years. It is contagious until 24hrs after taking the antibiotics through coughing, sneezing or touching. Antibiotics and Ibuprofen are definatly prefered to help you through it.

Reply from megancraz

megancraz — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:20:40 +0100

you have more than likely given it to your bf, except if his tonsles were taken already

hah

Reply from niknakz9

niknakz9 — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:29:35 +0100

u need to get antibiotics realli it could go on its own but it will get worse before then and quite painful!! i cant get my antibiotics for another couple days it sux! but hey its soo much better to get antibiotics eat laods of ice cream an try not to let it get u down

Reply from niknakz9

niknakz9 — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:27:41 +0100

i have it and it sux!!! hurts so bad an i think i may have given it to my boyfriend! :( oww i feel crap!!
ah well i hope all who have it get better and never suffer again lolz

Reply from hazihun

hazihun — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:43:19 +0100

i think i hav tonsillitis, my mum has looked and she thinks i have it too, if i have will it heal alone or should i go to the doctors tomoro to get it checked out???

please help :’(

Reply from megancraz

megancraz — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:25:33 +0100

YOU PROLLY DO HAHAHA

Reply from missaquarius_199

missaquarius_199 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:58:55 +0100

I think i have hope i dnt.

Reply from megancraz

megancraz — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:39:34 +0100

i have it, and i hooked up with a guy before i knew i had it… and he had to go to the hospital because he couldnt breath, and he alomost died. :( but hes fine now

Reply from gd

gd — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:07:38 +0100

My brother has it and im being so carful just incase it IS contagious. I have my Hairfreshner in one hand and my scarf wrapped round my face lol

Reply from dfgfgdsgf

dfgfgdsgf — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:10:37 +0100

aw i have it and i wanna be better:(

Reply from inu_lin

inu_lin — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:57:51 +0100

It is if it’s bacterial. If it’s viral, it’s not contagious.

Reply from iamsam2

iamsam2 — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:02:32 +0100

its contagious for 24 hours after you get your antibiotics.

Reply from Unnamed Desire

Unnamed Desire — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 03:57:35 +0100

i thought tonsilitis wasnt contagious i dont think it is because your tonsils are loctated in the back part of your mouth

Reply from ritadragon2

ritadragon2 — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 03:09:21 +0100

lots of ice cream is good for tonsillitis

Reply from danielle.pasqual

danielle.pasqual — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:53:59 +0100

no its not…i had it 3 weeks ago and got them taken out…you can not get it you will be fine

Reply from Shizuko....Sophie

Shizuko....Sophie — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 11:29:56 +0100

What is Tonsillitis?

Tonsillitis (ton-sil-lie-tiss) is an inflammation of the tonsils caused by an infection. In tonsillitis, the tonsils are enlarged, red, and often coated (either partly or entirely) by a substance that is yellow, gray, or white. Tonsillitis usually occurs as part of a pharyngitis (throat infection). Tonsilitis usually begins with sudden sore throat and painful swallowing.

Sometimes, tonsillitis reoccurs, and may cause difficulty breathing. If this occurs, your doctor may recommend taking them out. This procedure of removing tonsils from the throat is called a tonsillectomy.

What are Tonsils?

The tonsils are fleshy clusters of tissue that lie in bands on both sides of the back of the throat, above and behind the tongue. The tonsils’ major function is to catch incoming germs before the germs cause infections in the throat, mouth, or sinuses. Tonsils contain infection-fighting cells and antibodies that stop the spread of the germs further into the body.

If the tonsils are taken out, the individual will not suffer from more infections than they did when they had their tonsils. There are other tissues in the body that will produce antibodies to fight infection.

What are the symptoms of Tonsillitis?

Each person with tonsillitis may not experience all of the symptoms. Some of the major symptoms of tonsillitis are:

a very sore throat
fever
redder-than-normal tonsils
chills
a yellow or white coating on the tonsils
a funny-sounding voice
swollen glands in the neck
bad breath
How is Tonsillitis diagnosed?

Tonsillitis can be diagnosed by performing a rapid strep test, also called a throat culture. To perform the throat culture, the doctor will use a long cotton swab to swipe off some of the stuff on the surface of the back of your throat. The doctor will then test the “stuff” on the cotton swab. This test will determine whether you have tonsillitis and whether it is caused by a bacteria or a virus.

Is Tonsillitis Contagious?

Yes. Tonsillitis usually spreads from person to person by contact with the throat or nasal fluids of someone who is already infected.

How Is Tonsillitis Treated?

Treatment for tonsillitis depends on whether it was caused by a virus or bacteria. If the tonsillitis was caused by strep bacteria (streptococci), the doctor will prescribe antibiotics. If the tonsillitis was caused by a virus, your body will fight off the infection on its own. However, medication can be prescribed to alleviate the symptoms.
How long does Tonsillitis Last?

If tonsillitis is caused by bacteria, with antibiotic treatment, the illness is usually cured within 1 week. However, it may take several weeks for the tonsils and swollen glands to return to normal size.

When tonsillitis is caused by viruses, the length of illness depends on which virus is involved. Usually, people are almost completely recovered within 1 week.

Reply from Shizuko....Sophie

Shizuko....Sophie — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 11:29:35 +0100

yes you can just don kiss or drink out of the same class

Reply from Baby Kitty =]

Baby Kitty =] — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 11:28:45 +0100

so i wouldnt b able to see her then?

Reply from Shizuko....Sophie

Shizuko....Sophie — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 11:28:04 +0100

Yes, tonsillitis can spread from person to person. Tonsillitis often spread from one person to another when there is contact of fluids of someone who has tonsillitis.

Reply from Baby Kitty =]

Baby Kitty =] — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 11:27:48 +0100

kk thanks bbez x

Reply from courtybubble

courtybubble — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 11:27:17 +0100

yea it is unfortunately, but as long as you dont stick your tongue down her throat, or drink out of her drinks you should be fine lol!

just be careful about being coughed on and the like.