Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially complained of pain when drinking water, and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking. He has also been slightly feverish. What clinical symptoms might occur with child tonsillitis?
Answer
Common symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis include throat pain, difficulty swallowing, fever, fatigue, headache, general body ache, and tonsillar swelling. Severe tonsillitis may be accompanied by complications such as sepsis, arthritis, and skin disorders. It is advised that parents take this seriously and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.