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Tonsillitis is the inflammation of tonsils, a tissue mass located on either side of the upper part of your throat. In the majority of the cases, a viral or bacterial infection triggers the immune system, which causes inflammation and swelling of tonsils. This may be associated with the enlargement of lymph nodes as well. The causes for tonsillitis and pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx) are almost similar; therefore, there is a possibility that they might co-occur. Tonsillitis usually resolves within two weeks, but severe or recurrent cases might require surgical options for a more permanent solution.