Patient's question:
Girl baby, only 9 months old, just started, said her throat hurts, noticed that her voice is a bit hoarse when speaking, and now she has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: what symptoms will a child have if tonsillitis occurs.Doctor's answer:
When a child suffers from tonsillitis, the first symptom is usually a sore throat. This may then progress to affect the ears, potentially leading to otitis media. At the same time, the child may also develop a fever, which could range from a low-grade fever to a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. In addition to fever, the child may experience chills, fatigue, and headaches. Furthermore, due to the diffuse congestion of the throat mucosa, the swollen tonsils can be clearly observed. If attention is not given promptly, it can lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. It is evident that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious condition and must be detected and treated as early as possible.