Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 7 months old. At first, it was said that even drinking water with a sore throat felt painful. Noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking. Additionally, he now has high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If the child truly suffers from tonsillitis, the first symptom is a sore throat. As a result, the child cannot swallow and will frequently cry. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it may even reach 40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the fever are chills, headaches, and other symptoms. Most children also feel weak all over. The tonsils should be inflamed, red, and swollen at this stage. If the condition worsens further, more serious complications may arise, such as sepsis, endocarditis, and others. If the child's condition continues to worsen, it is still recommended that parents do not delay and take the child for treatment as soon as possible.