Patient's question:
Baby boy, just turned two months old, just starting to show symptoms. Sore throat, noticed coughing seems a bit more severe, and a slight fever with low energy. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms of tonsillitis in infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, he or she will experience significant pain in the throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. The child may also have a headache, and in more serious cases, even body-wide pain. At the same time, they may also have chills, fatigue. The tonsils of the child will appear red and swollen at this time. Children with severe conditions may also develop complications, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. It is very serious if a child gets tonsillitis. Parents are advised to pay attention to this and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.