Patient's question:
Boy, already 5 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts. It was found that it is accompanied by mild cough, and at the same time, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: what are the symptoms if an infant or young child has tonsillitis.Doctor's answer:
Once tonsillitis occurs, most children experience sore throat on their own. If the inflammation worsens, their ears may also start to ache. At the same time, the child may also have a fever, or a low-grade fever, or even a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, they may also have a headache or body aches. Due to the diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the tonsils can be clearly seen to be swollen. In severe cases, complications may also occur, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. If the child's condition is indeed worsening, it is still recommended that parents do not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.