Question
My child is a 1-year-old boy. Initially, he felt pain when drinking water, and it seemed like swallowing was a bit difficult. He also had a slight fever and seemed lackluster. What clinical symptoms may appear when a baby or young child suffers from tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child’s tonsils become inflamed, the initial symptoms are often throat pain, and the child may experience varying degrees of difficulty swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, with severe cases potentially reaching temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius. The child may also feel fatigue, headaches, and even body aches, along with chills. In cases where the tonsils are congested, redness and swelling can be observed. If the condition persists and develops further, it may lead to particularly severe complications such as sepsis or acute rheumatism. As such, pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious condition that requires early detection and treatment.