Your tonsils will be red and swollen, and your throat may be very painful, making swallowing difficult. In some cases, the tonsils are coated or have white, pus-filled spots on them. Other common symptoms of tonsillitis include: high temperature (fever) over 38C (100.4F)

Can tonsillitis cause fever and chills?

Common symptoms may be: Difficulty swallowing. Ear pain. Fever and chills.

Does tonsillitis go away on its own?

Tonsillitis usually gets better on its own after a few days. To help treat the symptoms: get plenty of rest. drink cool drinks to soothe the throat.