What are the symptoms of pharyngitis?

The symptoms of pharyngitis mainly include local and systemic symptoms. 1. Local symptoms: The main manifestation is sore throat. Initially, the pain may occur on one side and later develop to the other side. Swallowing or coughing may worsen the throat pain, and in severe cases, it may even lead to difficulty swallowing. Pharyngitis may also cause dry throat, foreign body sensation, radiating ear pain, and swollen tonsils. 2. Systemic symptoms: Patients may experience fever, headache, muscle aches, poor appetite, fatigue, and pain in the lower back and limbs. Some patients may also have chills and high fever, which generally lasts for 3-5 days with body temperature reaching around 40°C. If you experience related symptoms, please seek timely medical attention and follow the treatment advice of qualified physicians.