Question
My child is a 7-year-old boy. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and he’s been running a slight fever. What are the symptoms that may occur with infant and toddler tonsillitis?
Answer
If an infant or toddler has tonsillitis, the first sign is usually a sore throat, with varying degrees of difficulty swallowing. Most children will have a fever, with temperatures sometimes reaching as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. Accompanying the high fever may be chills, weakness, and headaches. At this point, the child’s tonsils will also appear red and swollen. Delayed treatment may lead to serious complications such as nephritis and endocarditis, so parents should take it seriously and seek medical treatment for their child as soon as possible.