Question
What symptoms might a child experience with tonsillitis?
Answer
Currently observed, tonsillitis in children is common and has distinct symptoms, including a sore throat, difficulty swallowing that leads to crying, fever or low-grade fever, even high fever of 39-40°C, headache, general body pain, chills, and fatigue. In severe cases, it may lead to complications such as nephritis and myocarditis. Severe tonsillitis symptoms can even be life-threatening, so timely treatment is essential.