Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 5 months old. At first, he said his throat hurt even when drinking water. It was discovered that his cough was quite severe, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will then affect normal swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, symptoms such as headache, body pain, fatigue, and chills may also occur. The tonsils should become inflamed, red, and swollen at this stage. In severely ill children, complications may also arise, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. It is clear that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious condition, and it is essential to detect it early and treat it promptly.