Patient's question:
Female baby, only 6 months old. At first, she said her throat was sore, and it was found that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. At the same time, she had been slightly feverish. Please ask: If the child has tonsillitis, what symptoms will appear?Doctor's answer:
Once tonsillitis occurs, most children experience self-reported sore throat. If the inflammation worsens, the ears may also become painful. The child may have a fever, which can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. It should be taken seriously, as it may also be accompanied by headache or body pain. At this time, the tonsils should become inflamed, red, and swollen. Moreover, it is not just the tonsillitis that may develop further, potentially affecting the heart and kidneys, leading to conditions such as endocarditis and nephritis. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take their children to seek medical treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.