Question
What are the clinical symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis? Taking a nine-year-old boy as an example, he initially felt a sore throat when speaking and had some difficulty swallowing, accompanied by a low fever.
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is one of the more common childhood diseases in recent years. The main symptoms include a sore throat, which may spread to the ear in severe cases. Patients may experience varying degrees of fever, and even may have seizures due to high fever. In addition, symptoms such as chills, fatigue, and headaches may also occur. At this time, the tonsils are usually in a congested state and appear red and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some patients may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. Therefore, it is recommended that parents take their children to the doctor as soon as possible to avoid deterioration of the condition and unnecessary harm to the child.