Question
Dear Parent, my daughter is just 4 months old. Initially, she had a slight pain in her throat, accompanied by a mild cough and a low-grade fever. What clinical symptoms may appear when a child develops tonsillitis?
Answer
When a child’s tonsils become inflamed, they experience significant pain in the throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, with severe cases potentially reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the high fever are chills, weakness, and headaches. The child’s tonsils can be visibly red and swollen due to congestion. If not addressed promptly, complications such as rheumatism, nephritis, and sepsis may occur. If the child’s condition is indeed worsening, it is advisable for parents not to delay and to take their child for treatment as soon as possible.