Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 8 years old, just started, saying it hurts when swallowing, noticed, accompanied by mild cough, also, has had a slight fever for a while, please ask: What are the symptoms if tonsillitis occurs in infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
If the child truly has tonsillitis, the first symptom is usually a sore throat, and because of this, the child will frequently cry due to difficulty swallowing. At the same time, the child may also have a fever, or a low-grade fever, or even a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. The child may also experience a headache, and in severe cases, even aches all over the body. At the same time, they may also have chills and fatigue. It is clearly observable that the tonsils are red and swollen due to congestion. If the condition progresses further, more serious complications may arise, such as sepsis, endocarditis, etc. You can observe the child's condition. If it is already quite serious, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.