Question
My daughter is 9 years old. Initially, she had a slight sore throat, and I noticed her coughing seemed more severe. She has also had a persistent fever. What symptoms should be expected if a toddler gets tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child indeed has tonsillitis, the initial symptom is usually a sore throat, and due to this, the child may frequently cry and struggle to swallow. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, with severe cases potentially reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the high fever are chills, weakness, and headaches. At this point, the child’s tonsils are also red and swollen, often larger than usual. Some children may also experience complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis. If the child’s condition is indeed worsening, it is advisable for parents not to delay and to take their child for treatment as soon as possible.