Question
My son is 9 years old. Initially, he had a slight pain in his throat, and I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. He also had a bit of a fever and seemed less energetic. What clinical symptoms may occur if a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child’s tonsils become inflamed, the initial symptoms are often throat pain, and swallowing may be accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty. Along with the throat pain, some children may also experience a fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or even a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the high fever may be chills, weakness, and headaches. At this time, the child’s tonsils will also appear red and swollen, which is mostly due to inflammation and congestion.