Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 4 months old. At first, he said it hurt to swallow things. Noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult, and it seems like a low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: What are the common symptoms if the child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common childhood illness, and one of its common symptoms is sore throat. Many children will cry incessantly due to sore throat, and they often accompany fever, either low-grade or high-grade, reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, children may experience fatigue, headache, body aches, and chills. At the same time, due to diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the tonsils can be noticeably swollen. In severe cases, complications may occur, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. It is very serious if a child gets tonsillitis, and parents should pay attention to this and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.