Question
A 9-year-old boy attends elementary school and has recently been experiencing symptoms of throat pain, accompanied by a mild cough and persistent low fever. What are the symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Common symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis include throat pain, with varying degrees of difficulty swallowing. Additionally, many children may experience persistent low fever, or sudden high fever, accompanied by chills and headaches. The child may feel generally weak, with the tonsils appearing congested, red, and swollen. In severe cases, complications such as nephritis or sepsis may occur, which can be life-threatening. If the child’s symptoms continue to worsen, it is advisable for parents to take their child to a doctor for treatment as soon as possible.