Question
My child is a 9-year-old boy. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, accompanied by a mild cough and a low-grade fever. What symptoms might occur if a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
Tonsillitis occurs in the throat area, so one of the most obvious symptoms is sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Most children also experience a persistent low-grade fever or sudden high fever at this time. They may feel weak and have headaches. In severe cases, chills can occur. At this point, the child’s tonsils are also red and swollen, and they may appear larger than usual. There may also be some serious complications, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. It is very serious for a child to have tonsillitis, and parents should pay attention to this and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.