Patient's question:
Baby boy, just turned 3 months old. At first, he said he had a sore throat, but it was discovered that his cough was quite severe. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the common symptoms that occur when a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, he will experience significant pain in both his throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. The child may also develop a fever, which could be a low-grade one or a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the child will feel tired, have a headache, and in severe cases, even experience chills. At this stage, the tonsils are usually swollen and red. This condition can also lead to more serious complications, such as sepsis, rheumatism, or joint disease. If the child's condition continues to worsen, it is still recommended that parents do not delay in taking the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.