Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 2 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Also, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. I would like to ask: What are the common symptoms that occur when infants and young children have tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will then affect normal swallowing. The child may also experience varying degrees of fever. Young children may even have seizures due to high fever. Accompanying the high fever are chills, fatigue, and headache. At this time, the child's tonsils are red and swollen. Moreover, this condition can also lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. It is evident that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious illness and can even threaten the child's life. Parents must take their child to seek treatment promptly.