Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 4 months old, just started, said swallowing is painful, found, accompanied by mild cough, and, seems like low fever hasn't gone away, please ask: what are the clinical symptoms that may occur if a child has tonsillitis.Doctor's answer:
Childhood tonsillitis has been one of the more prevalent pediatric diseases in the past two years. First and foremost, sore throat is one of the primary symptoms. If severe, it may spread to the ears, and the child may also develop a fever, which could range from a low-grade fever to a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, chills and headaches may also occur. Most children feel extremely weak at this time. The tonsils are usually swollen and red, not just inflamed, and the condition may further progress to affect the heart and kidneys, potentially causing endocarditis and nephritis, among other complications. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take their children to seek medical treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.