Patient's question:
My male baby is 2 years old. At first, he said it hurt when he swallowed things, and it was discovered that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms that may occur if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will then affect normal swallowing. Along with the sore throat, some children may also develop a fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the high fever may be chills, fatigue, and headache. At this time, the child's tonsils will also be red and swollen, and they are often enlarged. The child may also develop complications such as sepsis, arthritis, or skin disorders. If the child's condition is indeed worsening, it is still recommended that parents do not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.