Question
What are the possible symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Common symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis include sore throat, difficulty swallowing, coughing, fever, chills, fatigue, and headache. In severe cases, the tonsils may become red and swollen, and complications such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, and rheumatic endocarditis may occur. Timely treatment is particularly important to avoid the worsening of the condition.