Question
My son is 4 years old. He recently started complaining that his throat hurts when he drinks water, and I noticed his voice sounds a bit hoarse. It seems like he’s had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. What symptoms might appear if a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
Currently, it appears that pediatric tonsillitis is quite common and its symptoms are quite noticeable. For example, children often cry and are restless due to throat pain, which prevents them from swallowing normally. Most children will have a fever, with severe cases having temperatures as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, they may also experience chills and headaches. Many children feel extremely tired, and it can be clearly observed that their tonsils have become red and swollen due to congestion. A small number of children may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take their child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible to avoid further deterioration of the condition and unnecessary harm to the child.