Question
What are the common symptoms if a child frequently gets tonsillitis?
Answer
Tonsillitis is one of the common pediatric diseases. When children contract this condition, they will initially experience sore throat and difficulty swallowing. They may also develop a fever, which could be low-grade or as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. They might also suffer from headaches, body aches, fatigue, and chills. At this point, the child’s tonsils are red and swollen, often larger than usual. There may also be serious complications such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten their life. If the child’s condition continues to worsen, it is advisable for parents not to delay and to take their child for treatment as soon as possible.