Question
What are the unusual symptoms if a child’s tonsils become inflamed?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, common symptoms include throat pain, difficulty swallowing, fever, chills, fatigue, and headache. In severe cases, there may be redness and swelling, and even complications such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, and rheumatic endocarditis. Parents should take their child to the doctor promptly to avoid threatening the child’s life.