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…)

Throat problems are often an indication of infection, so prompt action early on can help prevent it developing more seriously.

Sore Throat

A sore throat (pharyngitis) is inflammation of the pharynx, the area at the back of the mouth. The term is also used to cover inflammation of the adenoids, tonsils (tonsillitis), and the voice box or larynx (laryngitis). Laryngitis is characterized by hoarseness and loss of voice. If the soreness is not obviously caused by shouting too loudly, it may be a sign of infection. (more…)

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