Patient's question:
My male baby is 2 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts. I noticed that his cough seems to be more severe, and it seems like his low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: If the child has tonsillitis, what symptoms would it show?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will then affect normal swallowing. Along with the sore throat, some children may also develop a fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or even a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. While having a fever, the child may also experience symptoms such as chills and fatigue. At this time, the tonsils are also red, swollen, and congested, and may lead to serious complications, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. If the child's condition is indeed worsening, it is still recommended that parents not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.