What Is Tonsilitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Sore Throat
Perhaps the most telling of all symptoms of tonsillitis is a sore throat. Tonsillitis is renowned for making the throat very sore indeed and it can make it difficult for the patient to swallow. It can also cause the patient to develop a scratchy voice, or speak with a muffled tone.
The condition is often easily recognizable thanks to the way it causes the tonsils to become red and swollen. This can, in turn, make the patient reluctant to eat, and it may be necessary for them to be given liquid foods such as soup. In addition, there will also often be white or yellow patches on the tonsils.
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