Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, in primary school. At first, he felt sore throat even when drinking water, noticed that his cough was quite severe, and also had a slight fever and lack of energy. Please ask: What symptoms would occur if an infant or toddler gets tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common illness among children, and one of its common symptoms is sore throat. Many children may cry incessantly due to sore throat. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, children may experience fatigue, headache, general body pain, and chills. At this time, the child's tonsils are often red and swollen. In some cases, complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis may also occur. Therefore, it is recommended that parents, if their child indeed has the above symptoms, must seek medical treatment promptly.