Patient's question:
Baby boy, just turned 3 months old. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing, and it was discovered that it was accompanied by mild coughing. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What symptoms are commonly associated with tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, they will experience significant pain in their throat and ears, which affects normal swallowing. The child is often accompanied by a fever, either a low-grade one that doesn't break or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, symptoms such as chills and headaches may also occur. Most children feel extremely weak, and upon close observation, the tonsils are found to be entirely red and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. Tonsillitis is a very serious condition for children, and parents are advised to take it seriously and take their child to the hospital for early treatment.