Question
My daughter is 9 years old. She just started saying that she feels pain when swallowing, and I noticed that swallowing seems to be a bit difficult for her. Additionally, she has a persistent high fever now. What are the symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child indeed has tonsillitis, the initial symptom is sore throat, and due to this, the child may frequently cry and struggle to swallow. The child may also have a fever, which can be as high as 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. There may also be headaches or body aches. At this time, the child’s tonsils are also red and swollen, and they usually appear larger than normal. A small number of children may also experience complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis. Pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease and can even threaten a child’s life. Parents must take their children for treatment in a timely manner.