Question
Dear reader, our little boy, just over 5 months old, has been experiencing a slight sore throat at first, and his voice has become hoarse when speaking. Additionally, it seems like he has a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. What symptoms might appear in a child with tonsillitis?
Answer
Once a child contracts tonsillitis, they will first experience a sore throat, which may be severe enough to make swallowing difficult. Fever may accompany the condition, sometimes reaching as high as 40 degrees Celsius, and requires attention. The child may also experience headaches, and in severe cases, may have body aches. The tonsils will become inflamed and swell up during this time. Moreover, this disease can lead to serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatism, and arthritis. Therefore, pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious condition that must be detected and treated as early as possible.