Symptoms of Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is most common amongst children between 2 and 16 years of age. Common symptoms of tonsillitis may include:

•    Yellow or white patches or coating on the tonsils
•    Red, swollen tonsils
•    Pain or difficulty in swallowing
•    Sore throat
•    Enlarged, tender glands in the neck
•    Fever
•    Bad breath
•    Voice becoming throaty, muffled or scratchy
•    Stiff neck
•    Headache
•    Pain in the stomach, particularly in infants and toddlers

In very young children, the symptoms of tonsillitis are likely to include:

•    Unusual fussiness
•    Refusal to eat
•    Drooling due to pain or difficulty in swallowing