Question
A 4-year-old boy has just started saying that drinking water causes pain in his throat. He also notices that his voice is a bit hoarse when he talks, and it seems like he’s had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. What symptoms might appear if a child develops tonsillitis?
Answer
When a child develops tonsillitis, most will experience a sore throat, and if the inflammation spreads, the ears may also ache. The child may have a fever, sometimes reaching 40 degrees Celsius, and should be taken seriously. They may also exhibit headaches, with severe cases leading to pain throughout the body. They might shiver and feel weak. At this point, the tonsils will appear red and swollen. If not addressed promptly, complications such as rheumatism, nephritis, and sepsis may occur. Tonsillitis in children is very serious, and parents should pay close attention to it and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.