Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 5 months old. At first, he said his throat hurts, noticed that he also has a mild cough, and has been slightly feverish all along. Please ask: If the child has tonsillitis, what symptoms would there be?Doctor's answer:
Once tonsillitis occurs, most children experience sore throat on their own. If the inflammation is severe, the ears may also follow suit, accompanied by varying degrees of fever. Young children may even have convulsions due to high fever. Headaches may also occur, and in severe cases, the child may experience pain all over their body. At the same time, chills and fatigue may be present. Due to the diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the swollen tonsils can be clearly observed. Severe complications may also arise, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take their children to seek medical treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.