Question
What are the symptoms if an infant has tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child indeed has tonsillitis, the initial symptom is a sore throat. The child may have difficulty swallowing and will frequently cry out in pain. Accompanying the sore throat is a fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or a high fever reaching 40°C. Besides fever, the child may also experience chills, fatigue, and headaches. At this time, the tonsils are often in a state of congestion, with redness and swelling being quite apparent. Delaying treatment may lead to severe complications such as nephritis and endocarditis. It is recommended that parents take their child to a doctor as soon as possible to avoid serious harm to both parties.