Question
My child is a 1-year-old boy. Initially, he felt pain when drinking water, and I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Now, he has a high fever that doesn’t go away. What clinical symptoms might appear in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
When children develop tonsillitis, they will first feel throat pain and may even have difficulty swallowing food. They may also have a fever, with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases, which requires attention. In addition, children may experience chills, fatigue, and headaches. In such situations, the tonsils may appear red and swollen due to inflammation. If the condition is severe, children may also develop complications such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, and rheumatic endocarditis. Therefore, tonsillitis in children is a very serious disease that must be detected and treated early.