Question
Dear Parent, my son is just over 6 months old. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, accompanied by a mild cough, and he also had a bit of a fever and seemed lackluster. I would like to know: What are the common clinical symptoms that may occur in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common pediatric disease. One of its common symptoms is sore throat, and many children may cry and fuss due to the pain. The child may also have a fever, which can be as high as 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. It is important to pay attention to this, as the child may also experience headaches, and in severe cases, may have pain all over the body. Additionally, when the tonsils are congested, redness and swelling can be observed. Moreover, such diseases may also trigger more serious complications like sepsis, rheumatism, and arthritis. The symptoms of tonsillitis can be quite severe and even life-threatening, so timely treatment is essential.