Patient's question:
Female baby, only 4 months old. At first, she said she had pain when swallowing, and noticed that it was accompanied by mild coughing. Also, she has had a slightly feverish condition all along. Please ask: If the child has tonsillitis, what symptoms would be exhibited?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. Some children may also develop a fever along with the sore throat, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or even a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. The child may not only have a fever but also experience chills, fatigue, and headaches. At the same time, due to diffuse congestion of the throat mucosa, the swollen tonsils can be clearly observed. Severe complications may also occur, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten the child's life. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to this parent that if the child indeed has the symptoms mentioned above, they must seek medical treatment promptly.