Patient's question:
Baby boy, just turned 4 months old. At first, he said his throat felt painful even when drinking water. It was noticed that his cough was quite severe, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms if a child's tonsillitis occurs?Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat. Therefore, if a child develops tonsillitis, one of the most obvious symptoms is a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. At the same time, some children may also have a fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or even a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, they may experience headaches or body aches. When the tonsils are inflamed, redness and swelling can be observed. Severe complications may also occur, such as kidney inflammation or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. Therefore, it is recommended that parents take their child to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.