Question
My son is 8 years old. Initially, he felt a sore throat when he spoke, and I noticed that he had some difficulty swallowing and has been running a low-grade fever. What are the clinical manifestations of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
When children develop tonsillitis, they first experience a sore throat, which also affects normal swallowing. Along with the sore throat, some children may also have a fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or even reach 40 degrees Celsius. In the presence of fever, many children may also experience headaches or general body aches, as well as chills. At this time, the child’s tonsils are also red and swollen, which is mostly due to inflammation and congestion. There may also be some severe complications, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. It is clear that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease and can even threaten the child’s life. Parents must take their child to treatment promptly.