Patient's question:
My male baby is 1 year old. At first, he said his throat hurts. I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult, and he has had a slight fever all along. Please ask: What are the symptoms and manifestations that occur when a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat. Therefore, if a child develops tonsillitis, one of the most obvious symptoms is a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. The child may also have a fever, which could range from a low-grade fever to a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the child may experience fatigue, headache, body aches, and chills. It is clearly observable that the child's tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. The child may also develop complications such as sepsis, arthritis, and skin disorders. Therefore, it is recommended that parents take the child to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.