Question
What are the clinical symptoms if a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
Most children will experience a sore throat after tonsillitis, with the pain intensifying during swallowing. The child may also have varying degrees of fever, and infants may even have seizures due to high fever. During fever, many children may experience symptoms such as headaches, body aches, and chills. At this time, the tonsils become congested and swollen, and children with severe cases may develop complications such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, and rheumatic endocarditis. Therefore, pediatric tonsillitis is a serious disease that can even threaten a child’s life, and parents should take their children to the doctor in a timely manner.