Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 2 years old, just started, a little sore throat, noticed, cough seems to be more serious, and now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms that may occur if the child's tonsils become inflamed.Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will then affect normal swallowing. At the same time, the child may also have a fever, or a low-grade fever, or even a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. The child may also experience a headache, and in severe cases, even pain all over the body. At this time, the tonsils of the child will be red and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. Therefore, it is suggested that parents should take their child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.