Patient's question:
Male baby, just turned one month old, just starting. He says his throat hurts even when he drinks water, and he notices that his cough seems to be more severe as well. Also, he has a slight fever and lacks energy. Please ask: What symptoms can occur if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptom that usually appears is a sore throat, and the child's swallowing will also be accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty. At the same time, the child may also have a fever, or a low-grade fever, or even a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. The child may also feel tired, have a headache, and in severe cases, may experience chills. At the same time, due to the diffuse congestion of the throat mucosa, the swelling of the tonsils can be clearly observed in the child. If this is not given sufficient attention in a timely manner, it may lead to some complications, such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis, among others. Tonsillitis symptoms can be quite serious and may even affect life. Therefore, it is essential to seek timely treatment.