Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 4 years old. At first, she said her throat hurts. Then, we noticed she has severe coughing and a bit of fever, and she's not very energetic. Could you please tell me: What are the symptoms and manifestations if an infant or toddler gets tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite obvious. For example, children often cry incessantly due to throat pain and difficulty swallowing normally. Children may also experience varying degrees of fever, and young children may even have convulsions due to high fever. Accompanying the high fever are chills, fatigue, and headaches. At this time, the tonsils are usually congested, not only red but also swollen. If attention is not paid in a timely manner, it may lead to some complications, such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. It is clear that tonsillitis in children is a very serious disease and may even threaten the child's life. Parents must take their children to seek treatment promptly.