Patient's question:
Female baby, only 5 months old, just starting, saying it hurts to swallow things, found that coughing is quite severe, and a bit feverish with no energy. Please ask: What are the clinical manifestations of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
Once tonsillitis occurs, most children experience sore throat on their own. If the inflammation worsens, the ears may also become painful. Additionally, children often have a fever, ranging from low-grade to high-grade (up to 40 degrees Celsius). During a fever, symptoms such as chills and fatigue may also appear. At this time, the tonsils of the child are red and swollen. If attention is not promptly given, complications may arise, such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis, among others. 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.