Patient's question:
Baby girl, currently 1 year old. At first, she had a sore throat, noticed it, swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and it seemed like the low fever never went away. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms if infant tonsillitis occurs?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, they will experience significant pain in their throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. While experiencing sore throat, some children may also develop a fever, which could range from a persistent low-grade fever to a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. In addition to fever, the child may also show symptoms such as chills, fatigue, and headache. At this stage, the tonsils are usually congested, red, and swollen. In more severe cases, complications may arise, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. If the child's condition continues to worsen, it is still recommended that parents do not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.