Patient's question:
My little girl, she's one year old. At first, she said her throat hurt even when drinking water. Then, I noticed her coughing seemed quite severe too. She also had a slight fever and wasn't very energetic. I'm asking: What are the clinical symptoms of tonsillitis in infants and young children once they develop it?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptom to appear is usually a sore throat, and the child's swallowing will also be accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty. Additionally, the child often has a fever, either a low-grade one that doesn't break or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, the child may also experience chills and headaches. Most children feel extremely weak, and it is clearly observable that the tonsils are red and swollen due to congestion. Moreover, it's not just tonsillitis; it can further develop and affect the heart and kidneys, potentially causing conditions like endocarditis and nephritis. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take their child to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.