Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 3 years old, just started, saying her throat hurts, found that her voice is a bit hoarse when speaking, and she has had a slight fever all along. Please ask: What symptoms and manifestations will occur if an infant or toddler gets tonsillitis.Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat, so if there is a slight inflammation of the tonsils, one of the most obvious symptoms is sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and children often have a fever, either a low-grade one that doesn't subside or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, symptoms such as headache, body pain, fatigue, and chills may also appear. The tonsils are also red and swollen at this stage. If the condition continues to develop, it may lead to some particularly serious complications, such as sepsis or acute rheumatic fever. The symptoms of tonsillitis can be quite severe and may even be life-threatening, so it is essential to seek timely treatment.