Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 3 months old, just starting, says his throat hurts even when drinking water, noticed that, coughing seems to be more severe as well, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: If the baby has tonsillitis, what are the clinical symptoms that may occur.Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat, so if there is a slight inflammation of the tonsils, one of the most obvious symptoms is sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and the child may have a fever. In severe cases, the temperature can rise to 40 degrees Celsius. It should be taken seriously. The child not only has a fever but may also experience chills, fatigue, and headaches. At this time, the tonsils can also be red and swollen, which is mostly due to inflammation and congestion. If the condition continues to develop, it may lead to some particularly serious complications, such as sepsis, acute rheumatic fever, etc. The symptoms of tonsillitis are quite severe and can even be life-threatening. Therefore, it is essential to seek timely treatment.