Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 5 months old, just starting to show symptoms. She says her throat hurts, and I noticed she seems to have difficulty swallowing. Also, she has a slight fever and doesn't seem energetic. Please ask: What symptoms might occur if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat, so if there is a small tonsil inflammation, one of the most obvious symptoms is sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and the child may also have a fever. In severe cases, the temperature can rise to 40 degrees Celsius. It should be taken seriously, and it may also be accompanied by a headache or body pain. At this time, the tonsils are usually congested, not only red but also very swollen. If the condition continues to develop, it may lead to some particularly serious complications, such as sepsis, acute rheumatic fever, etc. Therefore, it is suggested that parents should take the child to the hospital for medical treatment as soon as possible to avoid further deterioration of the condition and to prevent unnecessary harm to the child.