Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. At first, he said his throat hurts, and I noticed it accompanied by mild coughing. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the symptoms if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Once tonsillitis occurs, most children experience sore throat on their own. If the inflammation is severe, the ears may also follow suit and become painful. Most children will develop a fever, with temperatures potentially reaching as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. At the same time, symptoms such as headache, body aches, fatigue, and chills may also appear. The tonsils of the child will appear red and swollen at this time, which is usually due to inflammation and congestion. If the condition continues to worsen, it may lead to some particularly serious complications, such as sepsis or acute rheumatic fever. You can observe the child's condition. If it has become quite severe, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.