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What are the symptoms of tonsillitis?

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Red Tonsils: Symptoms of tonsillitis may include: red/swollen tonsils white or yellow patches on the tonsils swollen/tender lymph notes under the jaw angles and in the neck a sore throat cough painful swallowing fever tonsillitis may be caused by both viruses and bacteria, so visiting your physician is recommended. Salt water gargles may help, but may not clear the infection in it's entirety/.

Answered 8/18/2017

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Tonsillitis Symptoms: Acute tonsillitis, that is less than two weeks' duration, leads to sore throat, swollen lymph glands in the neck, and fever. The usually cause is a virus, but bacterial infections may occur, but are much less frequent. Chronic tonsillitis is all of the above, but usually without the fever. Go see your doctor.

Answered 4/11/2014

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Tonsillitis symptoms: Symptoms can include: throat pain, ear pain (referred from throat pain), swollen tonsils, red tonsils, white patches on tonsils swollen nodes in upper neck, fever, fatigue, body aches, pain with swallowing, voice change if symptoms persist or are severe see doctor right away if any trouble with breathing, go to er.

Answered 8/7/2020

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Dr. Steven Dankle answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Mainly sore throat: Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsil tissue in your throat. It is typically associated with sore throat and pain on swallowing. It may be associated with fever, chills, and muscle aches.

Answered 5/30/2016

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Tonsillitis: Symptom relief: drink plenty fluids, get plenty rest chloraseptic spray warm salt water gargles tylenol or advil go to doctor if symtoms persist or become severe.

Answered 6/7/2015

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Dr. Jon Grischkan answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Sore throat: Sore throat, sometimes vomiting, fever, difficulty swallowing, muffled voice mostly sore throat.

Answered 8/20/2013

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Tonsillitis...: Sore throat, trouble swallowing, drooling(when severe), fever, swollen glands. You may also experience with these symptoms fatigue, cough, nausea, vomiting, chills.

Answered 12/24/2014

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Severe painful: sore throat, often with fever and chills.Painful swallowing and swollen neck glands.

Answered 5/7/2018

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Fever, pain,: difficulty with swallowing. If you have pain when opening your mouth, you need to see a doctor right away because it could signify underlying abscess that might require surgical drainage.

Answered 8/24/2015

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