Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 3 years old, just started. She says even drinking water feels painful in her throat. It's also found that her cough seems quite severe. Additionally, she now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: If the child has tonsillitis, what are the clinical manifestations?Doctor's answer:
If the child truly has tonsillitis, the first symptom is a sore throat, and because the child cannot swallow, they will frequently cry. The child may also have a fever, which could be low-grade or high-grade, ranging from 39-40 degrees Celsius. The child not only has a fever but may also experience chills, fatigue, and headaches. Additionally, due to diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the tonsils can be clearly swollen. This condition may also lead to more serious complications, such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. 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.