Question
What are the clinical manifestations of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Once a child develops tonsillitis, they will first experience severe throat pain, which may be so intense that they cannot swallow food normally. Most children will have a fever, with temperatures reaching up to 39-40 degrees Celsius, accompanied by fatigue, headache, general body aches, and chills. At this time, the child’s tonsils will become red and swollen. If the condition worsens, serious complications such as sepsis and endocarditis may occur. Severe tonsillitis can even be life-threatening, so timely treatment is essential.