Question
My child is a 6-year-old boy. He has just started to feel a bit of pain in his throat, and I’ve noticed that his coughing seems more severe. He also has a slight fever and doesn’t seem very energetic. What common symptoms might occur with tonsillitis in children?
Answer
Many children now experience recurrent episodes of tonsillitis, and the symptoms of tonsillitis are actually quite easy to identify. Firstly, most children will feel pain in their throat, and most will have a fever, with temperatures sometimes reaching as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. In severe cases, children may also experience chills, weakness, and headaches. At this point, the tonsils may become inflamed and congested, red and swollen. If the condition continues to worsen, it may lead to some particularly serious complications, such as blood poisoning or acute rheumatic fever. It is clear that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease that can even threaten a child’s life, so parents must take their child for treatment in a timely manner.