Question
What symptoms might a child experience if they have tonsillitis?
Answer
Many children suffer from recurrent tonsillitis, and its symptoms are often noticeable. Most children will experience throat pain, accompanied by mild to high fever, and younger children may even have seizures due to high fever. Other symptoms that may accompany the fever include chills, fatigue, and headaches. The tonsils can be visibly red and swollen due to congestion. If the condition worsens, it may lead to severe and rare complications such as sepsis and acute rheumatic fever. Therefore, it is recommended that parents take their children to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary harm from worsening conditions.