What Is Viral Tonsillitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Stomachache
While a tonsil infection may be located in the throat, some people will also find it causes a stomach ache. This is because the infection will sometimes cause lymph nodes in the abdomen area to be hard at work battling the infection. This can cause them to become swollen also, and this can result in considerable discomfort in the abdomen area.
Stomachache is not a common symptom of tonsillitis, and children are more likely to develop the symptom than adults are. Regardless, you should always let the doctor know you have a stomachache as well to help them come to the right diagnosis.
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