Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 5 months old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat. He noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he talked. Also, it seems like his low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: What symptoms may occur if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child gets tonsillitis, the first thing they feel is a severe sore throat. If the inflammation is severe, they may even have difficulty swallowing food normally. The child may also have a fever, which can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. It should be taken seriously. The child may also experience headaches, and in severe cases, pain throughout the body. At the same time, they may have chills, fatigue, and inflamed, red, and swollen tonsils. This type of illness can also lead to more serious complications, such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. Therefore, it is clear that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious condition and must be detected and treated as early as possible.