Question
A five-year-old girl complaints of throat pain, accompanied by severe cough and persistent high fever. What are the possible clinical symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, common symptoms include throat pain, which may radiate to the ears, leading to otitis media. Some children may experience hoarseness, with varying body temperature changes—low fever can be observed, but high fever requires immediate medical attention. Additionally, symptoms such as headache, body ache, weakness, and chills may also occur. Upon examination, the tonsils may appear red and swollen. Tonsillitis can also trigger complications such as sepsis, arthritis, and skin diseases, indicating that this condition can pose a serious threat to a child’s health. Parents should timely take their children for treatment.