Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 8 months old, just started, felt a sore throat when talking, noticed it, accompanied by mild cough, also accompanied by low fever. Please ask: What symptoms will appear if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Once a child gets tonsillitis, the first thing they feel is a severe sore throat. Moreover, with inflammation, they may even be unable to swallow food normally. Additionally, children often have a fever, either a persistent low-grade one or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Headaches may also occur, and in severe cases, the child may experience pain all over their body. At the same time, they may also have chills, fatigue, and swollen, enlarged tonsils. It's not just the tonsils that are inflamed; further progression could potentially affect the heart and kidneys, leading to conditions like endocarditis and nephritis. Therefore, it's recommended that parents seek medical attention promptly if they notice their child has tonsillitis.