Question
My daughter is 5 years old. Initially, she said she felt pain when swallowing, and I noticed she had a slight cough. It seems like she’s had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. What common symptoms might appear in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child indeed has tonsillitis, the initial symptom is usually a sore throat, and the child may frequently cry out in pain as they struggle to swallow. They usually also have a fever, either a persistent low-grade fever or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. They may also experience headaches or body aches. At this time, the tonsils are also red and swollen, and there may be serious complications such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. It is clear that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease that can even threaten a child’s life, so parents must seek timely treatment for their children.