Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 3 months old, just starting, says his throat hurts even when drinking water, noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult, and it seems like a low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: If a child has tonsillitis, what symptoms will they show?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptom that usually appears is a sore throat, and the child may also experience varying degrees of difficulty swallowing. The child may also have a fever, which could be a low-grade fever or a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Headache or body pain may also occur. In cases of tonsillar congestion, redness and swelling can be observed. Additionally, this condition may lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, or joint disease. You can observe the child's condition. If it is already severe, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.