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==What are the symptoms of Tonsillitis?== | ==What are the symptoms of Tonsillitis?== | ||
*[[Difficulty swallowing]] | |||
*[[Ear Pain|Ear pain]] | |||
*[[Fever]], [[chills]] | |||
*[[Headache]] | |||
*[[Sore throat]] - lasts longer than 48 hours and may be severe | |||
*[[Tenderness]] of the [[jaw]] and [[throat]] | |||
*Voice changes, loss of voice | |||
==What causes Tonsillitis?== | ==What causes Tonsillitis?== |
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What is Tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis is inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils.
What are the symptoms of Tonsillitis?
- Difficulty swallowing
- Ear pain
- Fever, chills
- Headache
- Sore throat - lasts longer than 48 hours and may be severe
- Tenderness of the jaw and throat
- Voice changes, loss of voice
What causes Tonsillitis?
Who is at risk for Tonsillitis?
How do I know I have Tonsillitis?
When to seek urgent medical care
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for Tonsillitis
Directions to Hospitals Treating Tonsillitis