Question
My daughter is 1 year old. She recently started saying that she feels pain when drinking water, and I noticed her voice is a bit hoarse when she speaks. It seems like she’s been running a low-grade fever all the time. What clinical symptoms may appear when children develop tonsillitis during childbirth?
Answer
When children develop tonsillitis, they first experience a sore throat and may even find it difficult to swallow food due to the inflammation. They may also have a fever, which in severe cases can reach 40 degrees Celsius. It is important to pay attention to this as they may also exhibit headaches, and in severe cases, may have pain all over their bodies. They might also experience chills and fatigue. At this time, the tonsils are also red and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis and endocarditis. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take their child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.