Patient's question:
Female baby, only 4 months old, just starting to say she has pain when swallowing things. It was found that she also has mild coughing. Additionally, she has had a slight fever for a while. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptom that usually appears is throat pain, and the child's swallowing may also be accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. While having a fever, the child may also experience chills, fatigue, and other symptoms. It is clearly observable that the child's tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. Moreover, this condition may also lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. You can observe the child's condition. If it is already quite severe, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.