Is inflammation of the tonsils related to obesity?

Tonsillitis should not be related to obesity.
Tonsillitis can be divided into acute tonsillitis and chronic tonsillitis according to the duration of the disease.
1. Acute tonsillitis: the duration of the disease is shorter, the pathogen is mostly viral or bacterial infection, there may be triggering factors such as staying up all night and getting cold before the disease, and the symptoms are mainly pain in the throat, fever, and difficulty in swallowing. The symptoms are mainly sore throat, fever and difficulty in swallowing. Antiviral and anti-inflammatory treatments should be given in combination with blood tests.
2. Chronic tonsillitis: If acute tonsillitis is not completely cured, it is easy to develop into chronic tonsillitis. Meanwhile, due to the fact that tonsillar glands contain a lot of crypts and folds, it is easy for bacteria to grow and remain in the glands, which leads to the recurrence of tonsillitis. Surgical removal may be necessary for those with recurrent inflammation.
In summary, tonsillitis is not related to obesity, and both obese and thin patients can suffer from tonsillitis. If you have tonsillitis, it is recommended that you go to the hospital in time for standardized treatment.