What symptoms will occur if a child has tonsillitis?

Patient's question:

Girl baby, currently 1 year old. At first, she had a little pain in her throat. She noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke. At the same time, it seemed like her low fever never went away. Please ask: What are the symptoms of tonsillitis in children?

Doctor's answer:

The tonsils are located in the throat, so if tonsillitis occurs in children, one of the most obvious symptoms is sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and they often have a fever, either a persistent low-grade fever or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. In addition, children may also experience fatigue, headache, general body pain, and chills. At this time, the tonsils are also red and swollen. If attention is not paid in time, it may lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. You can observe the child's condition. If it is already quite severe, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.

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