Question
My son is 5 months old. Initially, he said he had a sore throat, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult for him. He’s also been running a slight fever. What symptoms should I look out for if my child has tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child indeed has tonsillitis, the initial symptom is throat pain. Due to this, the child may frequently cry and struggle to swallow. Along with throat pain, some children may also experience fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or even reach 40 degrees Celsius. In the presence of fever, many children may also have headaches or body aches, as well as chills. Upon close observation, you may notice that the child’s tonsils are red and swollen. If the condition persists, it may lead to particularly serious complications such as sepsis and acute rheumatism. Therefore, if any of these symptoms are observed in a child, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly to prevent complications.