Question
Dear parents, my son is just over 9 months old. He recently started saying that he has pain when swallowing, and it seems a bit difficult for him to swallow. Additionally, he has a low-grade fever. What are the clinical manifestations if a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
Many children now experience recurrent tonsillitis, and the symptoms of tonsillitis are actually quite easy to recognize. Firstly, most children will experience throat pain, and some may also have a fever, with temperatures reaching as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. At the same time, they may also experience symptoms such as headache, body aches, fatigue, and chills. At this time, the child’s tonsils are usually red and swollen and may be larger than usual, and they may also lead to serious complications such as nephritis and sepsis. It is advisable to take the child to the doctor as soon as possible for diagnosis and treatment.