Patient's question:
Male baby, just turned one month old, just starting out. When talking, he feels a sore throat, notices it, and swallowing seems a bit difficult. Additionally, he has a low fever. Please ask: What are the common symptoms that may occur if the child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Most children will feel a sore throat after tonsillitis, and the pain is more intense when swallowing. 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. Accompanying the high fever are chills, fatigue, and headache. The tonsils should become inflamed, red, and swollen at this time. If the condition continues to develop, it may lead to some particularly serious complications, such as sepsis, acute rheumatic fever, etc. Therefore, it is recommended that parents seek medical attention promptly once they discover that their child has tonsillitis.