Question
What clinical symptoms may appear once a child develops tonsillitis?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, one of the most apparent symptoms is sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom, sometimes reaching as high as 40 degrees Celsius. Headaches, body aches, and other symptoms may accompany it. Additionally, the child’s tonsils may become red and swollen and are often enlarged. Some children may also experience complications such as asthma, anemia, and nephritis. It is recommended that parents take their child to the doctor as soon as possible if their condition worsens.