Patient's question:
Baby boy, just turned 4 months old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and then noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when talking. Additionally, it seems like he has had a low-grade fever that hasn't gone away. Could you please tell me: What are the common symptoms when a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Once a child gets tonsillitis, the first thing they feel is a severe sore throat. And with inflammation, they may even be unable to swallow food normally. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can rise to 40 degrees Celsius. The child not only has a fever but may also experience chills, fatigue, and headaches. It can be observed that the tonsils are swollen and red at this time, which is mostly due to inflammation and congestion. If the condition continues to develop, it may lead to some particularly serious complications, such as sepsis, acute rheumatic fever, etc. You can observe the child's condition. If it is already quite severe, it is recommended to take them to the hospital for early diagnosis and treatment.