Question
What are the common clinical symptoms if a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is one of the common pediatric diseases. When a child is affected, they may experience symptoms such as sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and fever. In severe cases, children may exhibit symptoms like fatigue, headache, general body pain, and chills. The tonsils may become red and swollen, and enlarged. In severe cases, complications such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, and rheumatic myocarditis may occur. Severe tonsillitis requires timely treatment to avoid life-threatening situations.