Question
My daughter is 4 years old. She recently started saying her throat feels sore while talking. I noticed she has a slight cough as well, and now she has a persistent high fever. What clinical symptoms might appear in a child with tonsillitis?
Answer
Currently, pediatric tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are quite apparent. For example, children often suffer from sore throat, leading to difficulty swallowing and constant crying. Along with the sore throat, some children may also experience fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or even reach as high as 40 degrees Celsius. They may also have headaches, body aches, weakness, and chills. At this point, the child’s tonsils are also red and swollen. They may also develop complications such as sepsis, arthritis, and skin disorders. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take their child to a doctor for treatment as soon as possible to prevent further deterioration of the condition and avoid unnecessary harm to the child.