Question
My daughter is 9 years old. Initially, she felt a sore throat when she spoke, and I noticed she was coughing quite severely. Additionally, it seems like she’s had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. What common symptoms might appear if a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
Many children now experience recurrent tonsillitis, and the symptoms of tonsillitis are actually quite easy to detect. Firstly, most children will feel a sore throat, and while swallowing, some may also have a fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or even a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, children may also experience chills and fatigue. At this time, the child’s tonsils are also red and swollen, and this type of disease may also trigger more serious complications such as blood poisoning, rheumatism, and joint diseases. The symptoms of tonsillitis can be quite severe, even life-threatening, so it is essential to seek timely treatment.