Question
My child is a 5-year-old boy. Initially, he felt a sore throat while speaking. I noticed that his coughing seemed more severe, and he also had a bit of a fever and seemed lackluster. What symptoms might appear when a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
The tonsils are located in the throat area. Therefore, one of the most obvious symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis is sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Children usually also have a fever, which can be either low-grade or high-grade, reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. They may also experience fatigue, headaches, and even body aches, as well as chills. At this time, the child’s tonsils may also appear red and swollen, which is often due to inflammation and congestion. If the condition continues to worsen, it may lead to some particularly serious complications, such as sepsis or acute rheumatic fever. It is clear that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease, and it is essential to discover and treat it as early as possible.