Question
My son is 3 years old. He just started saying that he has pain when swallowing, and I noticed that his voice is a bit hoarse when he speaks. He has also had a slight fever for some time. What symptoms might appear if a young child develops tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child indeed has tonsillitis, the initial symptom is a sore throat, and due to this, the child may frequently cry and struggle to swallow. Most children will also experience a persistent low fever or a sudden high fever at this time, along with headaches or body aches. Upon close observation, it can be seen that the child’s tonsils are entirely red and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. It is very serious for a child to have tonsillitis, and parents are urged to pay attention to this and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.