Question
What are the common clinical manifestations when a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child is diagnosed with tonsillitis, the initial symptoms usually include throat pain, which may cause the child to struggle with swallowing and lead to frequent crying. Besides throat pain, some children may experience fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or as high as 40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, children may feel fatigue, headache, and general body aches, even chills. At this point, the tonsils typically present with congestion, appearing red and swollen. If the condition progresses, more severe complications may arise, even posing a risk to life, so parents should take their child to the doctor promptly.