Question
My daughter is 5 years old. She just started having a bit of pain in her throat, and I noticed she seems to have difficulty swallowing. She also has a low-grade fever. What are the common symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child indeed has tonsillitis, the initial symptoms are usually a sore throat, and the child may frequently cry and struggle to swallow. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis; in severe cases, the temperature may rise to 40 degrees Celsius. The child may also experience headaches and, in more severe cases, general body aches. They may also have chills and feel fatigued. At this time, you can see that the child’s tonsils are also red and swollen, which is mostly due to inflammation and congestion. If the condition persists, it may lead to some particularly serious complications, such as sepsis or acute rheumatism. It is clear that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease and can even threaten the child’s life. Parents must take their child for treatment in a timely manner.