Questions
What are the symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis that are not apparent?
Answers
If a child’s tonsils become inflamed, the primary symptom is usually throat pain, and the child may find swallowing difficult. Fever is also a common symptom, sometimes reaching as high as 40 degrees Celsius. The child may also experience symptoms such as chills, fatigue, and headaches. At this point, the tonsils may appear red and swollen, and in severe cases, complications such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, and rheumatic endocarditis may occur. Pediatric tonsillitis is a serious disease that can even threaten a child’s life, so parents must seek medical attention for their children in a timely manner.