Question
My child is a 5-year-old boy. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, and I noticed he was coughing quite severely. He also had a bit of a fever and seemed listless. What are the common symptoms of child tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common pediatric condition, and one of its common symptoms is a sore throat. Many children may cry continuously due to the sore throat. At the same time, the child may also have a fever, which could be low-grade or even a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. The child not only has a fever but may also experience chills, fatigue, and headaches. At this time, the tonsils are often in a congested state, red and swollen. In severe cases, children may also experience complications such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, and rheumatic endocarditis. Therefore, I suggest to this parent that if your child indeed has the above symptoms, it is necessary to seek medical treatment promptly.