Patient's question:
A female baby, only 8 months old. At first, she said she felt pain when swallowing, and it was noticed that her cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, she now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What symptoms would occur if the baby has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite obvious. For example, children often cry incessantly due to throat pain and inability to swallow normally. While experiencing sore throat, some children may also develop a fever, which could range from a persistent low-grade fever to high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Children may also exhibit headaches, and in severe cases, they may have pain all over their body, accompanied by chills and fatigue. It is clearly observable that their tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. Children may also develop complications such as sepsis, arthritis, or skin disorders. Therefore, it is recommended to this parent that if their child indeed exhibits the aforementioned symptoms, they must be taken to the hospital for timely treatment.