Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 5 months old. At first, she said her throat hurt, and I noticed her cough seemed quite severe too. Also, it seems her low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: What are the clinical manifestations that may occur if a child gets tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Once a child gets tonsillitis, the first thing they feel is severe throat pain. If the inflammation is severe, they may even be unable to swallow food normally. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. The child may also feel tired, have a headache, and even chills if the condition worsens. Careful observation reveals that the tonsils are entirely red and swollen, and serious complications may occur, such as kidney inflammation or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. Therefore, pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious illness that must be detected and treated as early as possible.