Question
What clinical symptoms might a child experience with tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common childhood illness, with one of its common symptoms being throat pain. Many children will cry and fuss due to the pain. Most children will have a fever, with temperatures reaching as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. Accompanying the high fever are chills, weakness, and headaches. At the same time, due to the diffuse congestion of the mucous membrane in the throat, the child’s tonsils may become visibly enlarged. If not addressed promptly, it may lead to complications such as rheumatism (rheumatism), nephritis (nephritis), and sepsis (sepsis). Therefore, it is recommended that parents seek medical attention immediately if they find that their child has tonsillitis.