Question
My 8-month-old baby boy has been complaining of a sore throat while talking, accompanied by a slight cough and low-grade fever. What symptoms might indicate a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, they typically experience a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and may have symptoms like fever (ranging from low-grade to high-grade), headache, general body aches, chills, and fatigue. The tonsils may become red and swollen. If not treated promptly, it could lead to other complications such as myocarditis and nephritis.