Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 4 years old. She recently started to feel a sore throat while speaking, noticed difficulty in swallowing, and has been slightly feverish. What symptoms might appear in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
Once a child contracts tonsillitis, they first notice a severe sore throat, and the inflammation can even make it difficult to swallow food normally. Most children also experience a persistent low-grade fever or a sudden high fever at this time. They may feel fatigue and have headaches. In severe cases, chills can occur. The tonsils are also red and swollen during this period. If not promptly treated, complications such as rheumatism, nephritis, and sepsis may arise. Therefore, it is advised that parents take their child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible to avoid further deterioration of the condition and unnecessary harm to the child.