Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 6 months old, just started, a little sore in the throat, found that his voice is a bit hoarse when speaking, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms often seen in children with tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, the first symptom they may experience is a sore throat. It may then affect the ears and even lead to otitis media. The child may also have varying degrees of fever. Young children may even have convulsions due to high fever. Additionally, the child will feel tired, have a headache, and in severe cases, may also experience chills. It is clearly observable that the tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. If this condition is not taken seriously in time, it may lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. Therefore, it is suggested that parents should take the child to see a doctor for treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.