Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 9 months old. At first, he said his throat hurts, and it was found that his cough seems to be quite severe as well. At the same time, he has had a slight fever. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms of tonsillitis in young children?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptoms are usually a sore throat, and the child may also experience varying degrees of difficulty swallowing. Additionally, the child is often accompanied by fever, either a low-grade, persistent fever or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Headache, body pain, fatigue, and chills may also occur. At this stage, the tonsils are typically congested, red, and swollen. If the condition worsens, it may lead to severe complications, such as sepsis or acute rheumatic fever. Therefore, it is recommended that parents seek medical attention promptly if they suspect their child has tonsillitis.