What Is Viral Tonsillitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Red Tonsils
If you go to a doctor complaining of a sore throat, one of the first things they will do is ask to have a look inside your mouth. This is because the symptoms of certain conditions, including tonsillitis, are often easily visible. If tonsillitis is present, the doctor will likely see tonsils that are clearly swollen and very red in color.
Also present will be white/yellow areas coating the patient’s tonsils. The patient’s throat will likely be very painful indeed and this can make it difficult for them to swallow and speak. The patient’s voice can also become muffled and hoarse.
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