Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 3 months old. At first, she felt soreness in her throat even when drinking water. She noticed that her cough was quite severe, and it seemed like her low-grade fever never subsided. Please ask: If a child has tonsillitis, what are the clinical symptoms that may occur?Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat, so if there is a mild tonsillitis, one of the most prominent symptoms is a sore throat, difficulty swallowing. Most children will develop a fever, with severe cases having temperatures as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, chills and headaches may also occur. Many children also feel very weak. At this time, the tonsils are often swollen and congested, red and. If the condition progresses further, more severe complications may even arise, such as sepsis, endocarditis, etc. The symptoms of tonsillitis can be quite severe and may even be life-threatening, so it is crucial to seek timely treatment.