Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. He just started experiencing a slight sore throat, and noticed that his voice is a bit hoarse when speaking. At the same time, he also has a low fever. Could you please tell me: What are the symptoms if the child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, there is significant pain in their throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. Along with the sore throat, some children may also develop a fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the high fever are chills, fatigue, and headache. At this time, the tonsils should become swollen, red, and congested. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. The symptoms of tonsillitis are quite severe and can even be life-threatening, so it is essential to seek timely treatment.