Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis

Open mouth showing uvula, tonsils, and tongue, with detail of healthy tonsils and tonsils red and swollen with tonsillitis.

The main symptom of tonsillitis is a sore throat, which usually appears red and swollen along with the tonsils. The tonsils may have white patches or a yellowish coating.

Current as of: March 1, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
Charles M. Myer III MD - Otolaryngology