Patient's question:
My little girl is 8 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed it accompanied by mild coughing. Additionally, it seems like she has had a low-grade fever that hasn't gone away. I would like to ask: What symptoms would a child experience if they have tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common illness among children, and one of its common symptoms is sore throat. Many children may cry and fuss incessantly due to the sore throat. At the same time, the child may also develop a fever, which could be a low-grade fever or a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the high fever are chills, fatigue, and headache. At this stage, the tonsils are also red and swollen, and the condition may lead to more severe complications such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, or joint disease. It is clear that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious illness, and it is essential to detect and treat it as early as possible.