Question
A 11-year-old boy, in elementary school, has recently started experiencing throat pain, a slight cough, and persistent high fever. What symptoms can a child have with tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common pediatric disease, primarily characterized by symptoms such as throat pain, difficulty swallowing, fever, headache, general body ache, fatigue, and chills. In severe cases, the tonsils may become congested and swollen, and complications such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, and rheumatic endocarditis may occur. It is recommended that parents seek medical treatment for their child as soon as possible if they exhibit these symptoms.