Besides painful swallowing, an itchy sensation, and a hoarse voice, other symptoms can include: - Difficulty swallowing - The glands in your neck become sore and swollen - Tonsils become red and swollen - Your tonsils also may show patches of white or show signs of pus If you come down with a sore throat, other symptoms often accompany it. These often include: - Sneezing - Headache - Aches - Runny Nose - Fever - Cough