Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 5 months old. At first, he said his throat hurt, and I noticed that his cough also seemed quite severe. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What symptoms would a child have if they have tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Acute tonsillitis is one of the more common pediatric diseases. When children contract this illness, the first symptoms they will exhibit are sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Most children will also develop a fever, with temperatures potentially reaching as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, symptoms such as headache, body aches, fatigue, and chills may occur. When the tonsils are swollen and congested, redness and swelling can be observed. If the condition progresses, it may lead to severe complications, such as sepsis or acute rheumatic fever. It is very serious when children contract tonsillitis, and parents are advised to take this matter seriously and take their children to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.