Question
A 12-year-old boy, in elementary school, started to feel pain in his throat when drinking water. He also noticed that he was coughing more severely and had a slight fever with a lack of energy. What symptoms might appear in infants and young children with tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common childhood illness, and one of its common symptoms is throat pain. Many children cry and fuss due to the pain. At this stage, some children may have a low-grade fever, which can be observed; however, if they have a high fever, they must seek medical attention. The fever is often accompanied by chills and headaches. Most children feel extremely weak, and their tonsils usually become red and swollen due to inflammation and congestion. A few children may experience complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis. Therefore, pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious condition that requires early detection and treatment.