Question
What symptoms might a child with tonsillitis exhibit?
Answer
Many children may experience recurrent episodes of tonsillitis. Typical symptoms include throat pain, fever (which may be low or high grade), headache, or general body aches. Additionally, the tonsils often become red and swollen due to congestion. If not treated promptly, the condition may worsen and affect the heart and kidneys, leading to complications such as myocarditis and nephritis.