Question
Dear reader, our little girl is currently 8 years old. She has recently started to complain of a sore throat while speaking, and we’ve noticed that she’s been coughing quite severely. Additionally, she has a low-grade fever. Could you please inform us about the clinical symptoms that may occur if a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
Many children now experience recurrent episodes of tonsillitis, and the symptoms of tonsillitis are actually quite noticeable. Firstly, most children will feel a sore throat, accompanied by a certain degree of fever, which can be as high as 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. It is important to pay attention to this, as well as the possibility of headaches or general body aches. At this time, the child’s tonsils are also red and swollen, often appearing larger than usual. If the condition persists and develops further, it may lead to some particularly severe complications, such as sepsis or acute rheumatism. The symptoms of tonsillitis can be quite serious, even life-threatening, so timely treatment is essential.