Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 3 months old. At first, he said his throat was sore. It was found that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. At the same time, he had been a bit feverish. Please ask: if the child's tonsils are inflamed, what are the clinical symptoms?Doctor's answer:
Many children now experience recurrent tonsillitis, and the symptoms of tonsillitis are actually quite easy to notice. First, most children will feel a sore throat. At the same time, the child may also develop a fever, which could be a low-grade fever or a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. In cases of fever, many children may also experience headaches, body aches, and chills. Additionally, due to the diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the enlargement of the tonsils can be clearly observed in children. Furthermore, a small number of children may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, or nephritis. Therefore, it is suggested that parents should take their children to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.