Patient's question:
Female baby, only 2 months old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse when talking, and also had a low fever. Please ask: What are the symptoms that may appear if the child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child gets tonsillitis, the first symptom is usually a sore throat. It may then affect the ears, potentially leading to otitis media. The child may also develop a fever, which could range from a low-grade one to a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the child will feel weak, have a headache, and in severe cases, may experience chills. At this time, the tonsils will also appear red and swollen, which is typically due to inflammation and congestion. Children with more severe symptoms may also develop complications, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. If the child's condition continues to worsen, it is still recommended that parents not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.