Question
What symptoms occur when a young child develops tonsillitis?
Answer
When a child’s tonsils become inflamed, they will experience noticeable pain in their throat and ears, which affects normal swallowing. The child may also develop a fever, which could be low-grade or as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the fever are chills, weakness, and headaches. At this time, the child’s tonsils will appear red and swollen. If not addressed promptly, complications such as rheumatism, nephritis, and sepsis may occur. Therefore, it is advised that parents take their child to the doctor as soon as possible to prevent further deterioration of the condition and avoid unnecessary harm to the child.