Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 3 months old. At first, he said his throat was sore. It was noticed that his cough was quite severe, and he also had a low fever. Please ask: What are the symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Childhood tonsillitis is a common illness in children. One of its common symptoms is sore throat. Many children will cry non-stop due to sore throat. Additionally, children often have a fever, which may be low-grade or high-grade, reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. Besides fever, children may also experience chills, fatigue, and headaches. At this time, the tonsils of the child are red and swollen. In severe cases, complications may arise, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. Tonsillitis in children is a very serious condition. Parents are advised to pay attention to this and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.