Question
What symptoms may appear with pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, the primary symptom is usually throat pain, which may make swallowing difficult. Additionally, the child may have a fever, ranging from mild to high temperatures of 39-40 degrees Celsius. The child may also experience symptoms such as fever, chills, fatigue, and headaches. Due to the congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the tonsils may swell. If the condition worsens, severe complications such as sepsis or endocarditis may occur. It is advisable for parents to take their child to a doctor for treatment early on to avoid further deterioration of the condition and unnecessary harm to the child.