Patient's question:
Female baby, only 8 months old. At first, she said her throat was sore, and I noticed it accompanied by mild coughing. Now, she still has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: If the child has tonsillitis, what symptoms would it show?Doctor's answer:
If the child truly has tonsillitis, the first symptom is a sore throat, and as a result, the child will frequently cry because they cannot swallow. The child may also have varying degrees of fever, and young children may even have convulsions due to high fever. At the same time, they may also experience headaches or general body pain. At this stage, the tonsils are usually congested, red, and swollen. Additionally, this condition may lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, or joint disease. It is clear that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious illness and can even threaten the child's life. Parents must take their child to seek treatment promptly.