Patient's question:
My male baby is 3 years old. At first, he said it hurt when he swallowed things. I noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, he had a low fever. Could you please tell me: What symptoms would a child show if they had tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If the child truly suffers from tonsillitis, the initial symptom is a sore throat, and as a result, the child will frequently cry and be unable to swallow. The child may also develop a fever, which could range from a low-grade fever to a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, symptoms such as headache, body aches, fatigue, and chills may appear. It is clearly observable that the child's tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. If the condition worsens further, more severe complications may arise, such as sepsis or endocarditis. Tonsillitis in children is a very serious condition, and parents should take it seriously. It is important to take the child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.