Question
What symptoms may appear in infants and toddlers with tonsillitis?
Answer
Tonsils are located in the throat, so one of the most obvious symptoms of tonsillitis in infants and toddlers is throat pain and difficulty swallowing. Children often have a fever, which may be low-grade or as high as 40 degrees Celsius. They may also experience headaches, body aches, fatigue, and chills. The tonsils may appear red, swollen, and inflamed. If the condition worsens, it may lead to serious complications such as sepsis or acute rheumatic fever. Therefore, timely treatment is particularly important.