Patient's question:
Baby boy, just turned 9 months old. At first, he said his throat hurts. Upon noticing, his cough is quite severe. Meanwhile, his high fever hasn't subsided. Please ask: What symptoms will a child exhibit if his tonsils become inflamed?Doctor's answer:
Many children now suffer from recurrent tonsillitis, and the symptoms of tonsillitis are actually quite easy to identify. First, most children experience severe throat pain. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, with temperatures sometimes reaching as high as 40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the high fever are chills, fatigue, and headaches. At this stage, the tonsils are red, swollen, and congested. Moreover, the inflammation may not only affect the tonsils but can also progress to involve the heart and kidneys, potentially causing endocarditis and nephritis. As a result, pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious condition that requires early detection and prompt treatment.