Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 2 months old, just started, said his throat hurts, found that coughing is quite severe, and has had a slight fever for a while. Please ask: What symptoms will appear if an infant or toddler has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If the child truly has tonsillitis, the first symptom is a sore throat, and as a result, the child will frequently cry because they cannot swallow. At the same time, some children may also develop a fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or even a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. The child not only has a fever but may also experience chills, fatigue, and headaches. At this stage, the tonsils are usually swollen and red. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take the child to a doctor for treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.