Question
What clinical symptoms appear in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child’s tonsils become inflamed, the first symptom is often throat pain, and the child may also experience difficulty swallowing to varying degrees. The child may also develop a fever, which could be low-grade or as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius, accompanied by headaches or general body aches. It is clearly observable that the child’s tonsils have become red and swollen due to congestion. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. It is very serious for a child to have tonsillitis, and parents are advised to take this seriously and bring their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.