Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 4 months old. At first, he felt a sore throat when talking, and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking. At the same time, it seems like he has had a low fever that hasn't gone away. Please ask: What symptoms would occur if the child's tonsils were inflamed?Doctor's answer:
Once a child gets tonsillitis, they first feel a severe sore throat. And with inflammation, they may even have difficulty swallowing food normally. Some children may also experience symptoms like fever at this stage. The temperature varies, so a low-grade fever can be monitored, but a high fever requires immediate medical attention. With fever, many children may also have headaches, body aches, and chills. At this time, the tonsils should become inflamed, red, and swollen, and may also lead to serious complications such as kidney inflammation or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. The symptoms of tonsillitis are quite severe and can even affect life, so it is essential to seek timely treatment.