What are the symptoms of tonsillitis?
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The primary symptom of tonsillitis is usually a very sore throat. The tonsils can become swollen, causing pain and difficulty when swallowing. A fever and sometimes chills are present in someone with tonsillitis. The tonsils may have white spots or patches on them. Headaches and even ear pain may be symptoms of tonsillitis. Additionally, the glands in the neck area can become enlarged and sore to the touch.
The primary symptom of tonsillitis is usually a very sore throat. The tonsils can become swollen, causing pain and difficulty when swallowing. A fever and sometimes chills are present in someone with tonsillitis. The tonsils may have white spots or... More -
Joan Haizlip answered:There are many signs and symptoms of tonsillitis. The most common signs and symptoms are:
- sore throat
- pain on swallowing
- white or yellow patches in the back of the throat
- bad breath
- headache
- fever
- enlarged lymph glands in the neck
- scratchy sounding voiceThere are many signs and symptoms of tonsillitis. The most common signs and symptoms are:- sore throat- pain on swallowing- white or yellow patches in the back of the throat- bad breath- headache- fever- enlarged lymph glands in the neck-... More -
Healthwise answered:The main symptom of tonsillitis is a sore throat. More symptoms occur in most cases. Some or all of the following may be present:
- Fever
- Bad breath
- Nasal congestion and runny nose
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Red, swollen tonsils covered completely or in patches by pus
- Difficulty swallowing
- Headache
- Abdominal (belly) pain
- Raw, bleeding patches on the tonsils
When you have sore throat plus cold symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing and coughing, the cause is most likely a virus. Viral infection of the tonsils usually goes away without treatment within 2 weeks.
Sore throat with a sudden fever above 101°F (38.3°C) —milder fever may point to a viral infection—and swollen lymph nodes, and without symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection, may point to a bacterial infection. Anyone with these symptoms should see a doctor for diagnosis because of the risk of strep throat. Although strep throat will usually go away even without treatment, an untreated strep infection can lead to complications including rheumatic fever, which can permanently damage the heart.
The main symptom of tonsillitis is a sore throat. More symptoms occur in most cases. Some or all of the following may be present: Fever Bad breath Nasal congestion and runny nose Swollen lymph nodes Red, swollen tonsils covered... More
