Question
My son is 1 year old. He has just started to have a sore throat, and it seems like swallowing is a bit difficult. Moreover, he seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. What symptoms might appear if a child’s tonsils become inflamed?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is one of the common childhood diseases. One of its common symptoms is sore throat, with many children crying and fussing due to the pain. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, with some cases reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Children may feel fatigue and headache, and in severe cases, even chills. At this time, the tonsils usually become red and swollen, mainly due to inflammation-induced congestion. If the condition worsens, more severe complications may occur, even sepsis and endocarditis. It is recommended that parents take their child to the doctor as soon as possible to avoid further deterioration of the condition and unnecessary harm to the child.