Patient's question:
Girl baby, only 7 months old, just starting, a little sore throat, noticed it, accompanied by mild cough, and now has high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What symptoms will occur if a child gets tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Children's tonsillitis is one of the more common pediatric diseases. When children contract this illness, the first symptoms they will show are sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, with temperatures sometimes reaching as high as 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. While feverish, children may also experience chills and fatigue. At this time, the tonsils should become inflamed, congested, and red. Children may also develop complications such as sepsis, arthritis, and skin disorders. You can observe the child's condition. If it has become severe, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.