Patient's question:
My little girl, she's one year old this year. At first, she said her throat hurt even when she drank water, and I noticed she also had mild coughing, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
Once a child gets tonsillitis, they first feel a sore throat. With inflammation, they may even be unable to swallow food properly. The child may also have a fever, with temperatures as high as 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. This should be taken seriously, as the child may also experience fatigue, headache, and even general body pain, as well as chills. Additionally, due to diffuse congestion in the throat mucosa, the tonsils can be noticeably swollen. This condition may also lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. Therefore, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly if any of these symptoms are observed to prevent the occurrence of complications.