Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 9 months old. At first, he said his throat hurts, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Moreover, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: If a child has tonsillitis, what symptoms would he have?Doctor's answer:
Most children with tonsillitis experience a sore throat, and the pain intensifies during swallowing. Most children also develop a fever, which can reach as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. The fever is often accompanied by chills and headaches. Many children feel weak all over. Additionally, due to diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the enlargement of the tonsils can be clearly observed in children. In some cases, complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis may also occur. Tonsillitis symptoms can be quite severe and may even be life-threatening, so it is essential to seek timely treatment.