Antibiotics are known to cause side affects so you need to be aware of this. What is tonsillitis - well it is an infection of the tonsils at the back of your mouth some pus which resembles white spots which appear to look like enlarged red tonsils. Trouble controlling the bowels, diarrhoea, rash, and stomach upsets are all ailments of the side affects involved.What we normal folk (as we would like to believe that we are) call a sore throat is some times thought of by the biggest majority of people as having tonsillitis. Bear in mind that not all antibiotics are thought to make much difference when going to work on bacteria. Throat and tonsil infections are nearly always connected to a virus, although some can be caused by bacteria. Painkillers like paracetamol and ibuprofen are common pain relievers. And if you enjoy getting up behind a microphone to give a song - forget it - because karaoke is definitely out of the question. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics if a bacterium is present, however they do not kill viruses. It is quite understandable for why the confusion between both (sore throat/tonsillitis) because the symptoms are very similar like sore throat signs. If in doubt always check it out with a doctor - in case the sore throat could be the beginning of some other illness. There are many available options in the form of medicines to help ease the pain from a sore throat. Medicines purchased over the chemist counter can help but make sure you follow the instructions accordingly. Medical tests are the only way to decipher which is which. A sore throat can be quite painful when the patient attempts to swallow food or liquids, the soreness from this can be unbearable - so therefore the sufferer tends to go with out - due to their inability to eat - up to an extent where they starve themselves to avoid the discomfort. Drink plenty of fluids if possible - because without realizing it - you can become mildly dehydrated when not quenching