Question
A 5-month-old boy, at first, complained of a sore throat, and it was noticed that his coughing seemed more severe. Additionally, he now has a persistent high fever. What are the symptoms that a child might exhibit with tonsillitis?
Answer
Tonsillitis is one of the more common pediatric diseases. When a child contracts this illness, they will initially experience a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Most children will have a fever, with temperatures sometimes reaching 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. They may also experience headaches, body aches, fatigue, and chills. Under the condition of tonsillar congestion, redness and swelling can be observed. If the condition persists and worsens, it may lead to particularly serious complications such as sepsis and acute rheumatism. Tonsillitis in children is very serious, and parents should pay close attention to this and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.