Question
My child is a 2-year-old boy. He started saying that he hurt when swallowing, and I noticed that he is coughing more severely, and he also has a slight fever and seems less energetic. What common symptoms might a child with tonsillitis experience?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will also affect their normal swallowing. The child may also have a fever, which could be low-grade or as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the fever might be chills, weakness, and headache. At this time, the child’s tonsils will also appear red and swollen, which is usually due to inflammation and congestion. There may also be some serious complications, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. The symptoms of tonsillitis are quite serious and can even accumulate life-threatening conditions, so it is essential to seek timely treatment.