Question
What Are the Common Symptoms of Pediatric Tonsillitis?
Answer
When a child’s tonsils become inflamed, they experience significant pain in the throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. Most children will have a fever, with temperatures reaching as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. Accompanying the high fever are chills, fatigue, and headaches. Upon close observation, it can be seen that the child’s tonsils are entirely red and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis and endocarditis. Tonsillitis in children is very serious, and parents are advised to take this matter seriously and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.