Patient's question:
Male baby, just turned 3 months old, started experiencing symptoms, saying it hurts to swallow things, noticed it accompanied by mild coughing, and has had a slight fever for a while. Please ask: What symptoms would a child with tonsillitis exhibit?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite obvious. For example, children often cry incessantly due to throat pain and inability to swallow normally. At the same time, children may also develop a fever, or a low-grade fever, or even a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Children may also experience headaches, and in severe cases, they may have pain all over their body, accompanied by chills, fatigue. When the tonsils are congested, redness and swelling can be observed. If the condition continues to progress, it may lead to some particularly serious complications, such as sepsis or acute rheumatic fever. It is clear that tonsillitis in children is a very serious illness and can even threaten their lives. Parents must take their children to seek treatment in a timely manner.