Patient's question:
Female baby, only 9 months old, just started to say her throat hurts. I noticed it, accompanied by mild cough, and also accompanied by low fever. Please ask: If the child has tonsillitis, what clinical manifestations might appear.Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat. Therefore, if tonsillitis occurs in a child, one of the most prominent symptoms is sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and most children also have persistent low-grade fever or sudden high fever at this time. Along with fever, they may also experience chills, headaches, and other symptoms. Many children feel weak all over. Additionally, due to diffuse congestion of the throat mucosa, the enlargement of the tonsils can be clearly observed. The child may also develop complications such as sepsis, arthritis, and skin disorders. Therefore, parents should take their children to a doctor for early treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.