Question
A 3-month-old boy, at first, said he felt pain when swallowing, and it was noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and he had a low-grade fever. Please ask: What clinical symptoms should be expected if a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is one of the more common pediatric diseases. When a child contracts this illness, they will initially experience sore throat and difficulty swallowing, accompanied by a certain degree of fever, which can be as high as 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. It is important to note that many children with fever may also experience headache or general body pain, as well as chills. At this time, the child’s tonsils will also become red and swollen. There may also be some severe complications, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. If the child’s condition continues to worsen, it is still recommended that parents not delay and take their child for treatment as soon as possible.