![]() The symptoms of tonsillitis are similar to those of glandular fever. They may feel around your neck to see if you have swollen glands. They may also use a tongue depressor (a flat wooden stick) to push your tongue down gently and get a better view of your tonsils. Then they’ll look inside your mouth, maybe with a bright light. They’ll ask about your symptoms and examine you. They won’t usually need to do any other tests. Your GP will usually diagnose tonsillitis from your symptoms and how your throat and tonsils look. ![]() If your symptoms aren’t getting any better, your GP may want to check your throat for another cause. Most people find things improve within a week without antibiotics. ![]() You can often ease tonsillitis at home without needing to see your GP.
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