Patient's question:
Boy, already 1 year old. At first, he said his throat hurts. It was found that it is accompanied by mild cough, and it seems like the low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: what symptoms would appear if the child has tonsillitis.Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite obvious. For example, children often cry incessantly due to throat pain and difficulty swallowing normally. Most children will develop a fever, with severe cases potentially reaching temperatures as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, symptoms such as headache, body aches, fatigue, and chills may also occur. It can be seen that the child's tonsils are red and swollen at this time, which is mostly due to inflammation and congestion. If the condition progresses further, more severe complications may even arise, such as sepsis or endocarditis. Therefore, it is recommended that parents seek medical attention promptly once they notice their child suffering from tonsillitis.