What can cause swollen tonsils w/out sore throat in a toddler?

Question

My daughter (who just turned 3) has EXTREMELY swollen tonsils. She isn't showing any kind of symptoms. The only reason I even found out that they were swollen is because we were playing w/ the flashlight and I looked inn her mouth. She is eating and drinking fine, no fever, etc. She has been a little more irritable the past few days but I don't know if it has anything to do w/ this because I don't know how long the swelling has been going on. Does anyone know what this could be or know of any good websites that I could check out? Thanks!

Answer 1

My daughter just had her tonsils out for that very reason ( she is four).  Her tonsils grew faster than her body and had to come out.  Does your daughter snore, seem to become winded easily..etc?  You may want to speak with your pediatrician and talk to a ENT.

Answer 2

Take  no chances  call your pediatrician  and ask. He may need  to check  her  out. Could  be the first stages  of tonsillitis  or strep.

Answer 3

Very swollen tonsils in small children who don't have a fever are usually due to allergies.

Those tonsils could be causing obstructive sleep apnea, which could explain her irritability; apnea causes frequent, minimal wakings during the night, so the kid doesn't get adequate sleep. She wouldn't be aware of the wakings at all.

I recommend seeing an ENT; a pediatric one, if possible.