Question
My son is 3 years old. Initially, he said his throat hurt, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and he also had a low-grade fever. What clinical symptoms might appear with pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
In cases of pediatric tonsillitis, the child first experiences throat pain, which then affects normal swallowing. The child may also have a fever, which could be low-grade or as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. The child may also feel fatigued and have a headache. In severe cases, chills may occur. At this point, the child’s tonsils are also red and swollen, which is often due to inflammation and congestion. The child may also develop complications such as sepsis, arthritis, and skin disorders. Therefore, it is advised that parents take their child to the doctor as soon as possible to avoid further deterioration of the condition and unnecessary harm to the child.