Question
What symptoms might my child have if they have pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is a relatively common condition with typically noticeable symptoms. The child may experience a sore throat, making it difficult to swallow food and leading to constant crying and fussiness. They may also have varying degrees of fever, which can even result in convulsions due to high fever. Additionally, the child might feel fatigued, have headaches, and general body pain, as well as chills. In such cases, the tonsils often become congested and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop severe complications such as nephritis (nephritis) and myocarditis (inflammation of the inner lining of the heart). Therefore, we recommend that parents should take their child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible to avoid further deterioration of the condition and unnecessary harm to the child.