Patient's question:
My daughter is one year old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, and then I noticed she also had mild coughing. Additionally, it seems like she hasn't had a fever for a while. Could you please tell me what symptoms are commonly associated with tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, and this will also affect normal swallowing. Fever is one of the common symptoms of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can even reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. The child may also experience a headache, and if the condition is severe, they might even have pain all over their body. At this point, the child's tonsils will be red and swollen, and they are often larger than usual. It's not just the tonsillitis that may be involved; further development could affect the heart and kidneys, leading to conditions like endocarditis and nephritis. If the child's condition is indeed worsening, it is still recommended that parents not delay and take them to seek treatment as soon as possible.