Question
What clinical symptoms appear in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
Many children now suffer from recurrent episodes of tonsillitis, and the symptoms of tonsillitis are actually quite easy to detect. Firstly, most children will experience a sore throat, and they may also have a fever, which could be a low-grade fever or a high-grade fever ranging from 39 to 40 degrees Celsius. They may also experience headaches or general body aches. Additionally, due to the diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the tonsils will appear significantly enlarged. Tonsillitis is not limited to inflammation of the tonsils but may also further involve the heart and kidneys, leading to complications such as myocarditis and nephritis. Therefore, if a child develops tonsillitis, parents need to take it seriously and bring the child to the hospital for timely treatment.