Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water, and noticed that his cough was quite severe. Additionally, he has had a slight fever for a while. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms that may occur when a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Most children with tonsillitis will feel a sore throat, and the pain intensifies when swallowing. The child may also have a fever, which could be a low-grade one or a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the child may feel weak, have a headache, and in severe cases, experience chills. At this time, the tonsils are red and swollen. If attention is not paid in time, it may lead to complications such as rheumatism, nephritis, and sepsis. You can observe the child's condition. If it is already serious, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.