Question
The boy is 8 years old and has been experiencing a sore throat recently. His voice is a bit hoarse, and he’s had a slight fever. What symptoms might appear with pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Many children may suffer from recurrent tonsillitis, and the symptoms are relatively easy to detect. Most children will experience throat pain, with fever being a common symptom, sometimes reaching as high as 40 degrees Celsius. The child may also have symptoms such as chills, fatigue, and headaches, and the tonsils may be observed to be enlarged. In severe cases, complications may occur, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, and rheumatic endocarditis. Therefore, if any of the above symptoms are found in the child, medical attention should be sought promptly to avoid complications.