Question
My daughter is 4 years old. Initially, she had a slight pain in her throat, and I noticed her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke. She also has a bit of a fever and seems listless. What symptoms might indicate pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common pediatric disease, with one of its common symptoms being throat pain. Many children may cry continuously due to the pain, and they may also experience fever, which could be low-grade or even reach 39-40 degrees Celsius. In the case of fever, many children may also have headaches or body aches, as well as chills. At this point, the tonsils may become inflamed and swell, turn red, and in severe cases, the child may develop complications such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, and rheumatic endocarditis. Therefore, if any of these symptoms are observed in a child, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly to prevent complications.