Question
My daughter is 4 years old, and she has recently been experiencing a sore throat, pain when drinking water, slight coughing, and low-grade fever. If it is pediatric tonsillitis, what are the clinical symptoms?
Answer
When a child’s tonsils are affected by inflammation, they typically experience pain in the throat and ears, which may be accompanied by fever, including low-grade or high-grade fever. During fever, the child may also have symptoms such as headache, body aches, and shivering. Additionally, due to the congestion of the mucous membranes in the throat, the tonsils may swell. If not treated promptly, it may further develop into complications such as endocarditis or nephritis.