Question
Dear Baby, she’s only 5 months old, and she’s recently started experiencing a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and fever. What are the common symptoms of tonsillitis in children?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is one of the more common pediatric diseases. Children with tonsillitis may exhibit symptoms such as a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever (which may be persistent low-grade or high-grade up to 40 degrees Celsius), headache, general body pain, chills, and a visibly enlarged tonsil with mucosal congestion. Severe complications such as nephritis or sepsis may also occur. If any of these symptoms are present, it is essential to seek medical treatment promptly.