Question
My daughter is 3 years old. She recently started saying that she feels pain in her throat when drinking water. I noticed that she seems to have difficulty swallowing. She also has a low-grade fever. What symptoms may occur with pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Currently, acute tonsillitis in children is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are relatively obvious. Children often cry and fuss because of throat pain, making it difficult for them to swallow. They may also have varying degrees of fever. In some cases, infants may even have seizures due to high fever. When feverish, many children also experience headaches or body aches, as well as chills. At this time, the child’s tonsils are also red and swollen. If not promptly treated, some complications may occur, such as rheumatism, nephritis, and sepsis. Therefore, it is recommended that parents seek medical attention immediately if they find their child has tonsillitis.