Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, started saying he had a sore throat and noticed that his cough seemed more severe. Additionally, he seems to have had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. What symptoms may occur in a child with tonsillitis?
Answer
Most children with tonsillitis will feel pain in their throat, with the pain intensifying during swallowing. They may also have varying degrees of fever, and in some cases, infants may have seizures due to high fever. They might also experience headaches or general body aches. The tonsils will appear red and swollen, often due to inflammation and congestion. If the condition worsens, it may lead to severe complications such as sepsis.