Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts. It was found that his cough is quite severe. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the common symptoms if an infant or toddler gets tonsillitis.Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite obvious. For example, children often cry incessantly due to throat pain and difficulty swallowing normally. Additionally, children usually have a fever, which may range from low-grade to high-grade, with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. In cases of fever, many children may also experience headaches, body aches, and chills. At the same time, when the tonsils are swollen and congested, redness and swelling can be observed. If the condition progresses further, more severe complications may arise, such as sepsis or 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.