Question
My son is 7 years old. Initially, he said he felt pain when swallowing, and I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse, and he also had a low-grade fever. What symptoms might appear in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
The tonsils are located in the throat, so when there is inflammation of the small palatine tonsils, one of the most obvious symptoms is sore throat, difficulty swallowing. At the same time, the child may also experience a fever, or a low-grade fever, possibly reaching 39-40 degrees Celsius. The child may also feel fatigue, headache, and in severe cases, chills. The tonsils can be visibly red and swollen due to congestion, and there may also be serious complications such as nephritis or sepsis.