Question
My daughter is 8 years old. Initially, she felt pain in her throat when drinking water, and it seems her coughing has become more severe. Moreover, she has a persistent high fever. What clinical symptoms might appear if a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
Many children now experience recurrent episodes of tonsillitis, and the symptoms of tonsillitis are actually quite easy to detect. Firstly, most children will experience a sore throat, and they usually have a fever as well, ranging from low-grade to high-grade, up to 40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the fever are symptoms like chills and headaches. Most children also feel exhausted. Additionally, due to the diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the child’s tonsils may visibly swell. If the condition worsens, more severe complications may arise, such as sepsis or endocarditis. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take their child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible to prevent further deterioration of the condition and avoid unnecessary harm to the child.