Question
Dear Baby, currently 2 years old, just started saying she has a sore throat, and it was noticed that she has a slight cough, and now she has a persistent high fever that does not go away. What symptoms may appear when a child develops tonsillitis?
Answer
The tonsils are located in the throat, so one of the most obvious symptoms of acute tonsillitis is sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Most children also experience a persistent low fever or a sudden high fever at this time. Accompanying the fever are symptoms like chills and headaches, and many children feel exhausted. Additionally, due to the diffuse congestion of the mucous membranes in the throat, it is clearly visible that the child’s tonsils are swollen. If the condition continues to worsen, it may lead to some particularly serious complications, such as sepsis and acute rheumatic fever. If the child’s condition continues to deteriorate, it is advisable for parents not to delay and to take their child for treatment as soon as possible.