Question
What are the common symptoms when a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
The tonsils are located in the throat, so when a child has tonsillitis, common symptoms include sore throat, difficulty swallowing, persistent low-grade fever or sudden high fever, headache, and body aches. At this time, the child’s tonsils may become red and swollen, and the progression of the illness may affect the heart and kidneys, leading to complications such as myocarditis and nephritis. It is recommended that parents take their children to see a doctor promptly to avoid deterioration of the condition and unnecessary harm to the child.