Question
Dear parents, my daughter is only 5 months old, and she has a slight sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, and lacks energy. What are the obvious clinical symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Common symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis include sore throat, difficulty swallowing leading to crying, varying degrees of fever, and in severe cases, fever may trigger convulsions. Other symptoms include fatigue, headache, general body pain, chills. The tonsils may become red and swollen. In severe cases, complications such as sepsis and endocarditis may occur. It is advisable for parents to pay attention and seek medical treatment as soon as possible.