Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 3 months old. At first, he felt a sore throat when talking, and found that his cough seemed to be quite severe as well. He also had a low fever. Please ask: What symptoms will a child have if his tonsils get inflamed.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 due to sore throat. Most children will develop a fever, with severe cases reaching temperatures as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. Children may also experience headaches, and in severe cases, even general body pain. At the same time, they may have chills, fatigue. Additionally, due to diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the tonsils can be noticeably swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. As such, pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious condition that must be detected and treated as early as possible.