Can Tongue Piercing Cause Tonsillitis?

So about a month ago I got my tongue pierced. There was no infections, it healed within 10 days and I was fine to eat. I haven t had a problem with it. Recently, I have gotten tonsilitis and it s so bad. (I got it on Saturday morning). It s so bad and painful. My mum is taking me to the doctor tonight so I can be put on antibiotic. I just don t understand how I got tonsilitis, I know it s a bacteria infection, but could it be from my tongue piercing? Should I take it out? I m so scared! I get tonsilitis normally every year and about 2-3 times a year. I feel like I need to get them removed....