Tonsilitis

Tonsilitis

Inflammation of the tonsils.

Symptoms:

• Sore inflamed throat and red swollen tonsils which can be seen on either side of the uvula at the back of the throat. 
• Fever 
• Difficulty swallowing and refusal to eat.
• Earache

Seriousness:

• Take your child to the doctor. 

Treatment:

• Liquid paracetamol to help relieve the pain and fever. 
• The doctor is likely to prescribe antibiotics. 
• Keep your child at home for about three days.
• If tonsilitis occurs frequently your child may have to have the tonsils surgically removed.