Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 3 years old. At first, she had a slight sore throat and discovered it was accompanied by mild coughing. Additionally, she now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms that occur when an infant or toddler gets tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If the child truly has tonsillitis, the first symptom is a sore throat, and the child will frequently cry because they cannot swallow. The child may also have a fever, which could be low-grade or high-grade, ranging from 39-40 degrees Celsius. The child may also experience a headache, and in severe cases, they may have pain all over their body. At the same time, they may have chills, fatigue, and it will be clearly visible that the tonsils are red and swollen due to congestion. Severe complications may also occur, such as kidney inflammation or sepsis, which can directly threaten the child's life. It is evident that children's tonsillitis is a very serious disease and can even threaten the child's life. Parents must take the child to seek treatment in a timely manner.