Question
What symptoms may appear once a child’s tonsils become inflamed?
Answer
When a child’s tonsils are inflamed, they may experience pain in the throat and ears, affecting their swallowing ability. Most children will have a fever, with temperatures reaching up to 39-40 degrees Celsius, and they may also feel fatigue, headaches, body aches, and shivering. At this time, the tonsils are usually congested and swollen, and may lead to serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatism, or arthritis. It is serious when a child gets tonsillitis, and parents are advised to take it seriously and seek medical treatment for their child early on.