Question
My daughter is 3 years old. Initially, she felt a sore throat when speaking. I noticed that she has been coughing quite severely, and it seems like she’s had a low-grade fever all along. Please ask: What are the common symptoms that may occur with pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child indeed has tonsillitis, the initial symptom is usually a sore throat, and the child may frequently cry due to difficulty swallowing. Most children will also experience persistent low-grade fever or sudden high fever at this time. They may also show signs of fatigue, headache, and even body aches, as well as chills. Upon close observation, you may notice that the child’s tonsils are red and swollen. There may also be some serious complications, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. It is very serious for a child to have tonsillitis, and parents should pay attention to this and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.