Patient's question:
My little girl, she's one year old. At first, she said her throat was sore, and then we noticed she seems to have a bit of difficulty swallowing. Also, she now has a high fever that won't go down. I'm asking: What are the common symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common condition among children, and one of its common symptoms is sore throat. Many children will cry incessantly due to sore throat, and they often accompany fever, either low-grade or high-grade, reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. In cases of fever, many children may also experience headaches, body aches, and chills. It is clearly observable that the child's tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. If the condition progresses further, more severe complications may arise, such as sepsis or endocarditis. If the child's condition continues to worsen, it is still recommended that parents do not delay and take the child for treatment as soon as possible.