Symptoms

For tonsillitis:

  • A very sore throat with red, swollen tonsils; there may be a white discharge or spots on the tonsils.
  • Swollen and tender lymph nodes in the neck under the jaw.
  • A low-grade fever and headache accompanying the other symptoms.

For tonsillar abscess:

In addition to inflamed tonsils, severe pain and tenderness around the area of the soft palate, at the roof of the mouth, and difficulty swallowing. (more…)