Question
Dear readers, our little girl, who is just 7 months old, has recently started experiencing symptoms of throat discomfort, mild coughing, and persistent high fever. Could this be a sign of infant and toddler tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is one of the relatively common pediatric diseases in recent years. The main symptoms include throat pain, which may spread to the ears in severe cases, and often accompanied by fever, sometimes reaching as high as 40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the child may experience chills and fatigue due to the congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, resulting in visibly enlarged tonsils. Tonsillitis may further affect the heart and kidneys, leading to diseases such as endocarditis and nephritis. Therefore, parents should pay attention to their child’s condition of tonsillitis and seek medical treatment for their child as soon as possible.