Question
Dear Baby Girl, she is currently 6 years old and has just started experiencing a sore throat while speaking. I’ve noticed that her coughing seems more severe, and now she has a persistent high fever. What symptoms should be expected when a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
When a child’s tonsils become inflamed, they experience significant pain in the throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. They usually have a fever, either persistent low-grade or high-grade reaching 40 degrees Celsius, accompanied by headaches or general body aches. At this point, the child’s tonsils are also red and swollen, often larger than usual. If the condition worsens, more severe complications may arise, even conditions like sepsis or endocarditis. It is very serious for a child to have tonsillitis, and parents should pay close attention to this and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.