Question
What symptoms can appear in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
When a child’s tonsils are affected by inflammation, the most common symptoms are throat pain and difficulty swallowing. The child may experience mild to high fever (up to 40 degrees Celsius), as well as headaches and general body aches. Other possible symptoms include chills, fatigue, and upon close observation, swelling of the tonsils. If the condition worsens, severe complications such as sepsis and endocarditis may occur. Therefore, pediatric tonsillitis is a serious disease that should be detected and treated early.