Question
What are the common symptoms that may appear when a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
Tonsillitis is a common pediatric disease, and affected children may exhibit symptoms such as sore throat, difficulty swallowing, elevated body temperature (low fever or high fever), headache, general body pain, chills, and fatigue. The tonsils may become red and swollen, and in severe cases, complications such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, and rheumatic endocarditis may occur. It is advisable for parents to seek medical attention promptly if they discover that their child has tonsillitis.