Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 7 months old, just started, a little sore in the throat, noticed, coughing is quite severe, and accompanied by low fever. Please ask: what symptoms would occur if a child gets tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
As of now, tonsillitis in children is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite pronounced. For example, children often cry incessantly due to throat pain, making it difficult for them to swallow normally. Additionally, children typically have a fever, ranging from low-grade to high-grade (reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius), accompanied by chills, fatigue, and headache. At the same time, the diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa can clearly reveal the enlargement of the tonsils. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. It is evident that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious condition and must be detected and treated as early as possible.