Question
My child is a 2-year-old boy. He recently started saying that swallowing feels painful. I’ve noticed he has a slight cough and seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. What clinical symptoms might a child exhibit if they have tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child indeed has tonsillitis, the initial symptom is throat pain. The child may struggle to swallow and cry frequently as a result. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, with severe cases potentially reaching 40 degrees Celsius. The child may also experience headaches, body aches, chills, and fatigue. The tonsils are usually red and swollen and may even become enlarged, and other complications may arise.