Question
My daughter is 9 years old and has recently started feeling a sore throat, her voice is somewhat hoarse, and she has a low-grade fever. What symptoms might a child experience with tonsillitis?
Answer
Currently, pediatric tonsillitis is a relatively common condition with quite distinct symptoms. The child may have difficulty swallowing due to the sore throat, resulting in constant crying. Most children in this situation will also have a persistent low-grade fever, and even a sudden high fever. The fever may be accompanied by shivering and headaches, and many children may feel generally weak. The tonsils can be clearly observed as being red and swollen due to congestion. There may also be some severe complications, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. Therefore, pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease that must be detected and treated early.