Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 9 months old. Just started, felt a sore throat when talking, found that swallowing seems a bit difficult, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: If the child has tonsillitis, what symptoms would occur?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptoms are usually sore throat, and the child may also experience varying degrees of difficulty swallowing. The child may also have varying degrees of fever, and young children may even have convulsions due to high fever. At the same time, symptoms such as headache, body pain, fatigue, and chills may also appear. At this stage, the tonsils are usually congested, not only red but also swollen. Children with severe symptoms may also develop complications, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. Therefore, it is recommended that parents seek medical attention promptly once they notice their child has tonsillitis.