Where are tonsils
How do you check your tonsils?
Can you feel your tonsils in your neck?
The lymph nodes most commonly affected by tonsillitis start just below your ear and follow the front of the main muscle in your neck, ending at the collarbone. Swelling at the sides of the neck may be visible, and swollen nodes are usually tender to the touch.
Where’s your tonsils in your throat?
How do you know if you have enlarged tonsils?
Can you feel tonsils under jaw?
Swollen lymph nodes under the jaw or on either side of the neck may hurt when you turn your head in a certain way or you’re chewing food. They can often be felt simply by running your hand over your neck just below your jawline. They may be tender as well.
Can tonsillitis feel like a lump in throat?
Can you have tonsillitis without a fever?
Why are my tonsils so big but don’t hurt?
What do cancerous tonsils look like?
Do I need to see a doctor for tonsillitis?
See a doctor if your symptoms become severe or last longer than four days without any noticeable improvement. A physician can diagnose the cause of tonsillitis by asking you questions and examining your throat. You may also need to have your throat swabbed to see if you have a bacterial infection.
How do I know if my tonsillitis is bacterial or viral?
What STD causes white spots on tonsils?
Can tonsillitis be caused by stress?
Can tonsillitis cause ear pain?
How do you catch tonsillitis?
Can Covid feel like tonsillitis?
What does anxiety lump in throat feel like?
How do I get rid of the lump in my throat feeling?
How can you tell the difference between strep throat and tonsillitis?
Symptoms of tonsillitis | Symptoms of strep throat |
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fever | higher fever than in people with tonsillitis |
stiff neck | body aches |
upset stomach | nausea or vomiting, especially in children |
white or yellow discoloration on or around your tonsils | swollen, red tonsils with white streaks of pus |