Question
My daughter is 2 years old, and she has recently started feeling a sore throat, difficulty drinking water, and experiencing severe coughing and low-grade fever. What are the clinical manifestations if a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child is diagnosed with tonsillitis, the initial symptom is a sore throat, which may cause the child to struggle with swallowing and cry. This is often accompanied by low-grade or high-grade fever, sometimes reaching 40 degrees Celsius, and may also include chills, fatigue, and headaches. The tonsils may become inflamed and swollen, and could further affect the heart and kidneys, leading to serious complications such as myocarditis and nephritis. Therefore, parents should seek medical treatment promptly.