Patient's question:
Female baby, only 2 months old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed it, and had severe coughing. At the same time, she also had a low fever. Please ask: What symptoms may appear if the child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptoms are usually a sore throat, and the child's swallowing may also be accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty. Along with the sore throat, some children may also have a fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or even a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the child may experience fatigue, headache, general body pain, and chills. Careful observation can reveal that the tonsils are entirely red and swollen, and severe complications may also occur, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten the child's life. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take the child to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.