Both pharyngeal cancer and purulent tonsillitis share some similar symptoms, such as difficulty swallowing, sore throat, or swelling in the neck. These overlaps can cause confusion between the two conditions. Let’s explore the specific symptoms of each condition and how to distinguish between them.

Ear pain is a symptom found in many patients with tonsillitis. When tonsillitis causes ear pain, it indicates that the condition has reached a severe level. If not treated, the disease can lead to many complications that seriously threaten the patient's health

Tonsillitis causing bleeding is not a common symptom of tonsillitis, so when this condition occurs, many patients will be very confused, worried, and not know how to treat it.

Some individuals may notice small white spots resembling grains of rice on their tonsils when looking in the mirror. These spots often emit an unpleasant odor, and the tonsils may sometimes appear swollen. What conditions might these symptoms indicate?