Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 2 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when she started talking, and then I noticed her cough seemed quite severe as well. It seems like her low-grade fever hasn't gone away either. Could you please tell me: what symptoms might appear if a toddler has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptom that usually appears is sore throat, and the child's swallowing will also be accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty. The child may also have a fever, which can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. It should be taken seriously. The child may also experience headaches, and in severe cases, even pain all over the body. At the same time, chills, fatigue, and a swollen, red tonsil may be observed. If the condition progresses further, more serious complications may occur, such as sepsis or endocarditis. It is clear that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease and must be detected and treated as early as possible.