Patient's question:
Female baby, only 5 months old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, and she noticed that her cough was quite severe. Moreover, she now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: If the child has tonsillitis, what are the clinical manifestations?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common illness among children, and one of its common symptoms is sore throat. Many children may cry and fuss incessantly due to sore throat. Most children will develop a fever, with temperatures potentially reaching as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. Accompanying the high fever are chills, fatigue, and headache. Additionally, due to diffuse congestion of the throat mucosa, the swollen tonsils can be clearly observed in children. If attention is not promptly given, complications may arise, such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. Therefore, it is recommended that parents seek medical attention immediately if they suspect their child has tonsillitis.