Question
What are the possible symptoms if a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
Tonsillitis is one of the common pediatric diseases, with initial symptoms including throat pain, difficulty swallowing, persistent low fever or sudden high fever, chills, and headaches. Children may feel generally weak. The tonsils may become congested and swollen, and the disease can lead to serious complications such as sepsis and acute rheumatic fever. Immediate treatment is necessary to avoid threatening the child’s life.