Question
Dear Baby Girl, currently 1 year old. Initially, she felt pain when drinking water and swallowing. She noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse, and she has been slightly feverish. Please ask: What clinical symptoms may appear if a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child develops tonsillitis, the initial symptoms often include throat pain, along with varying degrees of difficulty swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom, with severe cases potentially reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying fever may be chills and headaches, and most children feel exhausted. At this time, the child’s tonsils are also red and swollen, and some children may experience complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis. You can observe your child’s condition; if it is relatively severe, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.