Patient's question:
Female baby, currently 1 year old. At first, she said it hurts when swallowing, and it was discovered that it is accompanied by mild coughing, and also accompanied by low fever. Please ask: When tonsillitis occurs in children, what are the common symptoms and manifestations?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common illness among children. One of its common symptoms is sore throat, and many children may cry incessantly due to it. The child may also have a fever, which can reach as high as 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. It must be taken seriously. Along with fever, the child may also experience chills, fatigue, and other symptoms. At this time, the tonsils are also red and swollen, and. Moreover, it is not just the tonsils that are inflamed. If it progresses further, it may affect the heart and kidneys, leading to conditions such as endocarditis and nephritis. As shown, pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease, and it is essential to detect and treat it as early as possible.