Question
What are the common symptoms of infant and toddler tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child develops tonsillitis, the initial symptoms are typically sore throat and difficulty swallowing, possibly accompanied by a persistent low-grade fever or a sudden high fever. During the fever, the child may experience chills and headaches, and may feel generally weak. The tonsils may become red and swollen, and sometimes severe complications such as nephritis or sepsis can occur, which may threaten the child’s life. Therefore, parents should take their child to a doctor for timely medical treatment.