Question
Dear Baby, she is only 6 months old. Initially, she said she felt pain when swallowing food. I noticed that her coughing was more severe and it seems like she has had a low-grade fever all along. What clinical symptoms might appear if a young child develops tonsillitis?
Answer
When a child develops tonsillitis, they first feel a sore throat, followed by difficulty in normal swallowing. They may also experience varying degrees of fever, with infants potentially suffering from seizures due to high fever. The child may feel fatigue and have a headache, and in severe cases, chills. At this point, the tonsils should become inflamed, becoming congested and swollen. If not addressed promptly, it can lead to complications such as rheumatism, nephritis, and sepsis. It is clear that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease that can even threaten a child’s life, so parents must seek treatment for their children in a timely manner.