Question
A 13-year-old boy, in elementary school, started to feel pain when swallowing water. He also noticed that his coughing seemed more severe, and he had a low-grade fever. What are the clinical symptoms that may appear in pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common pediatric disease, characterized by typical symptoms such as throat pain, difficulty swallowing, fever, fatigue, headache, and general malaise. The tonsils often appear red and swollen, and may be accompanied by coughing. In severe cases, complications such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, and rheumatic myocarditis may occur. It is recommended that parents seek medical treatment promptly to prevent the deterioration of the condition.