Question
Dear parents, our daughter is currently 6 years old. Initially, she felt a sore throat while speaking, and we noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Now, she has a persistent high fever that doesn’t seem to go away. What symptoms should we look out for if a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis has been one of the more common pediatric diseases in the past two years. The primary symptom is sore throat, which can sometimes spread to the ears. Along with the sore throat, some children may also experience fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or even a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. The child may also have chills, fatigue, and headaches. Upon close observation, you may notice that the tonsils are red and swollen. This condition can also lead to more severe complications such as sepsis, rheumatism, and arthritis. Therefore, it is advisable for parents to take their child to a doctor for treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.