Question
A 11-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially had a slight sore throat, and noticed that his coughing seemed more severe. He also had a bit of a fever and seemed lackluster. What symptoms appear when a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis has been one of the more common pediatric diseases in the past two years. Sore throat is one of the main symptoms, and in severe cases, it can spread to the ears. Children usually have fever as well, which can be persistent low-grade or high-grade fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. They may also experience headache, body ache, fatigue, and chills. The tonsils can be visibly congested and red and swollen. If not promptly addressed, some complications such as rheumatism, nephritis, and sepsis may occur. You should observe your child’s condition. If it is quite severe, it is recommended to take your child to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.