Patient's question:
Boy, he is already one year old. At first, when he started talking, he felt a sore throat. He found that his cough seemed to be more severe as well, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms that occur if the child's tonsils become inflamed.Doctor's answer:
Children's tonsillitis is one of the more common pediatric diseases. When children contract this illness, they first exhibit symptoms such as sore throat and difficulty swallowing. They may also have varying degrees of fever, and young children may even experience convulsions due to high fever. Along with the fever, children may also develop chills, weakness, and other symptoms. Additionally, due to diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the enlargement of the tonsils can be clearly observed. Moreover, it's not just the tonsils that are inflamed—the condition can further progress to affect the heart and kidneys, potentially leading to endocarditis and nephritis. If the child's condition is indeed worsening, it is still recommended that parents not delay and take their child to seek treatment as soon as possible.