Question
My son is 3 years old. He just started saying that his throat hurts, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Additionally, he has a bit of a fever and seems lackluster. What symptoms might appear with a child’s tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child’s tonsils become inflamed, the first symptoms are often a sore throat, accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty swallowing. The child usually also has a fever, which may be low-grade or high-grade, reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. The child may also feel weak and have headaches. In severe cases, chills can occur. At this time, the child’s tonsils are also red and swollen, and they are often larger than usual. Such diseases may also trigger more serious complications like sepsis, rheumatism, and joint disease. If the child’s condition continues to worsen, it is advisable for parents not to delay and to take the child for treatment as soon as possible.