Question
My child is a 9-year-old boy. He just started saying that he feels pain when swallowing, and I noticed that he has been coughing more severely. He also has a slight fever. What are the symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Many children now experience recurrent episodes of tonsillitis, and the symptoms of tonsillitis are actually quite easy to notice. Firstly, most children will feel a sore throat, accompanied by varying degrees of fever. Young children may even have seizures due to high fever. In the presence of fever, many children may also experience headaches or general body aches, as well as chills. It is clearly observable that the child’s tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. Some children may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis. You can observe your child’s condition. If it is quite severe, it is recommended to take your child to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.