Question
Dear Baby, she is only 7 months old. She started saying that she felt pain when swallowing, and it was discovered that she had a slight cough along with it. She has also been a bit feverish. What symptoms might appear if a child develops tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common pediatric disease. Children with this condition may exhibit symptoms such as throat pain, difficulty swallowing, fever (mild fever or high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius), headache, and even general body pain. Other possible symptoms include chills and fatigue, with the tonsils appearing red and swollen. It is important to seek medical attention promptly to avoid complications such as sepsis or acute rheumatism.