Patient's question:
My baby boy is 1 year old. At first, he said his throat hurt when swallowing, and I noticed that his cough was quite severe. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. I would like to ask: What are the clinical manifestations of tonsillitis in infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
Many children now experience recurrent tonsillitis, and the symptoms of tonsillitis are actually quite easy to detect. First, most children will feel a sore throat, while at the same time, they may also have a fever, which could be low-grade or as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. Children may also have headaches, and in severe cases, they may even experience pain all over their body, accompanied by chills, fatigue. At this time, the tonsils are also red and swollen, congested. If attention is not paid in a timely manner, it may lead to complications such as rheumatism, nephritis, and sepsis, among others. Therefore, we strongly advise this parent: if your child indeed has the symptoms mentioned above, it is essential to seek medical treatment promptly.