Patient's question:
Girl baby, only 8 months old, just started, feels sore throat even when drinking water, found mild cough, also accompanied by low fever, please ask: what symptoms will a child have if they get tonsillitisDoctor's answer:
Children's tonsillitis is one of the more prevalent pediatric diseases in recent two years. First and foremost, sore throat is one of the primary symptoms, which can spread to the ears if severe. The child may also experience varying degrees of fever, and young children may even have convulsions due to high fever. Additionally, the child may have fatigue, headache, generalized pain, and chills, among other symptoms. At this time, the tonsils are also swollen, red, and congested. Furthermore, a small number of children may develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis. Therefore, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly once the above symptoms are observed in a child to prevent the occurrence of complications.