Question
My daughter is 2 years old. Initially, she said she felt pain when swallowing. Upon inspection, I noticed she had a slight cough and seemed to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. What symptoms might appear in children with tonsillitis during childbirth?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first experience a sore throat, which may then affect the ears and potentially lead to otitis media. Some children may also have vomiting at this stage. The temperature can vary; if there’s a low-grade fever, it can be observed, but if there’s a high fever, medical attention is necessary. Children may also exhibit headaches; in severe cases, there may be general body pain. They may also experience chills and fatigue. At this time, the tonsils are often congested, appearing red and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take their child to the doctor as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.