Question
My child is a 2-year-old boy. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed he had a slight cough along with it, and he had a low-grade fever. I would like to know: What symptoms might occur if a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is one of the more common pediatric diseases in recent years. The primary symptom is sore throat, which can sometimes spread to the ears. At the same time, the child may also have a fever, which could be low-grade or even reach 39-40 degrees Celsius. In the case of fever, many children may also experience headaches or body aches, as well as chills. The tonsils become inflamed and swollen at this point, and some children may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis. The symptoms of tonsillitis can be quite serious, even life-threatening, so it is crucial to seek timely treatment.