Question
My child is a 6-year-old boy. Initially, he felt a sore throat while speaking, and his voice became hoarse during speech. Now, he has a persistent fever that doesn’t go away. What symptoms might appear with pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
The tonsils are located in the throat area. Therefore, if a child has tonsillitis, common symptoms include sore throat, difficulty swallowing, possible persistent low fever or fever up to 40 degrees Celsius, chills, and headaches. Some children may feel weak all over, and the tonsils may appear red and swollen, congested, and even may develop severe complications such as nephritis or sepsis, which require timely treatment to avoid life-threatening situations.