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2. Tonsillitis - Wikipedia

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   Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils in the upper part of the throat. It can be acute or chronic. [8] [9] [2] Acute tonsillitis typically has a rapid onset. [10] Symptoms may include sore throat, fever, enlargement of the tonsils, trouble swallowing, and enlarged lymph nodes around the neck. [1] [2] Complications include peritonsillar ...

3. Here's the difference between a sore throat and strep - AOL

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   It causes inflammation and discomfort by affecting the throat and tonsils, "which are the lymph nodes in the back of your mouth," says Dr. Jason Nagata, a pediatrician at UCSF Benioff Children’s ...

4. Your Swollen Tonsils Could Be Signaling a More Serious Health ...

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   Swollen tonsils (tonsillitis) can occur for many reasons. From infections to conditions like STDs, doctors explain when to worry and other symptoms to watch for.

5. Lymphadenopathy - Wikipedia

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   However, inguinal lymph nodes of up to 15 mm and cervical lymph nodes of up to 20 mm are generally normal in children up to age 8–12. [ 38 ] Lymphadenopathy of more than 1.5–2 cm increases the risk of cancer or granulomatous disease as the cause rather than only inflammation or infection .

6. Peritonsillar abscess - Wikipedia

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   Physical signs of a peritonsillar abscess include redness and swelling in the tonsillar area of the affected side and swelling of the jugulodigastric lymph nodes. The uvula may be displaced towards the unaffected side. [3] Unlike tonsillitis, which is more common in children, PTA has a more even age spread, from children to adults.

7. Can Allergies Cause Swollen Lymph Nodes? Here’s What Experts ...

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   Experts explain whether or not allergies could be causing swollen lymph nodes in your neck or under your jaw, and when to see a doctor about enlarged glands.

8. Streptococcal pharyngitis - Wikipedia

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   Swollen and tender cervical lymph nodes; Temperature >38.0 °C (100.4 °F) Tonsillar exudate or swelling; Age less than 15 (a point is subtracted if age >44) A score of one may indicate no treatment or culture is needed or it may indicate the need to perform further testing if other high risk factors exist, such as a family member having the ...

9. 10 Reasons You Should Never Ignore a Swollen Uvula, According ...

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   A swollen uvula (aka uvulitis) can have various causes, but isn't common. ... one tonsil is infected and an abscess can occur that causes one-sided tonsil swelling and the uvula to swell and ...