Question
My son is 2 years old. He just started saying that his throat hurts. I noticed that he has a slight cough, and he also has a bit of a fever and seems lackluster. What clinical symptoms may appear if a child develops tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common pediatric disease. One of its common symptoms is sore throat, with many children crying and fussing due to throat pain. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, with severe cases potentially reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Fever is often accompanied by chills and headaches, and most children may even feel exhausted. At this time, the tonsils are usually in a congested state, with obvious redness and swelling. Children may also develop complications such as sepsis, arthritis, and skin diseases. Therefore, it is recommended that parents seek medical attention promptly if they find their child has tonsillitis.