Patient's question:
Girl baby, only 6 months old, just starting out. She says drinking water feels painful in her throat. She notices that her cough seems more severe as well. Additionally, she has a slight fever and doesn't seem energetic. I would like to ask: What are the common clinical symptoms when a child's tonsils become inflamed.Doctor's answer:
Acute tonsillitis is one of the more prevalent pediatric diseases in the past two years. First and foremost, sore throat is one of the main symptoms, which can spread to the ears if severe. The child usually has a fever, or a persistent low-grade fever, or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the high fever are chills, fatigue, and headache. It is clearly observable that the child's tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. If this is not given timely attention, it may lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. You can observe the child's condition, and if it has become serious, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.