Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 4 months old. At first, there was a bit of sore throat, noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Also, slightly feverish and lacking energy. Please ask: What are the clinical manifestations of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
Many children now experience recurrent tonsillitis, and the symptoms of tonsillitis are actually quite easy to identify. First, most children will feel severe throat pain; while experiencing this sore throat, some may also develop a fever, which could range from a low-grade fever to a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, they may also have chills and headaches. Most children also feel extremely weak. At this time, the child's tonsils are red and swollen, and serious complications may also occur, such as kidney disease or sepsis, which can directly threaten their life. Therefore, it is recommended to the parents that if your child indeed has the above symptoms, they must be taken to the hospital for timely treatment.