Question
Dear Baby, she’s only 7 months old. Initially, she felt pain when drinking water, and it seemed like swallowing was a bit difficult. She also had a slight fever and seemed listless. What symptoms should I look out for if she has pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, they first experience a sore throat, which can affect normal swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom, with severe cases potentially reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Children may feel fatigue and headaches, and in severe cases, chills. Upon close observation, the tonsils appear red and swollen. Delayed treatment may lead to serious complications such as nephritis and endocarditis. It is crucial to discover and treat pediatric tonsillitis as early as possible.