Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 8 months old, just starting out. She says her throat hurts. It was found that swallowing seems to be a bit difficult. Additionally, she has a low fever. Please ask: What are the common symptoms that often appear when a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common childhood illness, and one of its common symptoms is sore throat. Many children may cry non-stop due to sore throat. The child may also have varying degrees of fever, and young children may even have convulsions due to high fever. At the same time as fever, the child may also experience chills, fatigue, and other symptoms. When the tonsils are congested, swelling and redness can be observed. Moreover, it's not just the tonsils that become inflamed—further progression can affect the heart and kidneys, leading to conditions such as endocarditis and nephritis. As a result, pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease and must be detected and treated as early as possible.