Question
Dear Baby, she is currently 4 years old and has just started to feel pain when drinking water, and she says her throat is sore. She has been coughing quite severely, and it seems like she has had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. What symptoms might occur if a child develops tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is one of the more common pediatric diseases in recent years. The main symptom is sore throat, and in severe cases, it can spread to the ear. Some children may also experience a runny nose at this stage. The fever can vary from child to child; if there is a low-grade fever, it can be observed, but if there is a high fever, medical attention is necessary. Children may also feel fatigue and headaches. In severe cases, they may experience chills. At this point, the tonsils may become inflamed, congested, and swollen. In severe cases, children may also develop complications such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, and rheumatic endocarditis. It is clear that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease and can even threaten a child’s life. Parents must take their children for timely treatment.