Patient's question:
My little girl, she's one year old. At first, she said her throat hurts when she swallows, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Also, she has a slight fever and seems tired. Could you please tell me: what are the clinical manifestations if an infant or toddler gets tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, and then it will affect normal swallowing. Most children will develop a fever, with severe cases reaching temperatures as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, symptoms like headache, body pain, fatigue, and chills may also appear. The tonsils will be red and swollen, and this condition can also lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. As a result, it is evident that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious illness and must be detected and treated as early as possible.