Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 5 months old, just started, saying his throat hurts, found that accompanied by mild cough, and now has high fever that won't go down. Please ask: If the baby has tonsillitis, what symptoms would there be?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, they will experience significant pain in their throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can even reach 40 degrees Celsius. The child may also have a headache, and in more severe cases, they may experience pain all over their body. At the same time, they may also have chills, fatigue, and it will be clearly visible that the child's tonsils are red and swollen due to congestion. If the condition progresses further, more serious complications may arise, such as sepsis or endocarditis. If the child's condition is indeed worsening, it is still recommended that parents not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.