Patient's question:
My little girl, she's one year old. At first, she said her throat hurts. I noticed that her cough seems to be getting worse too. And now, she has a high fever that won't go down. I'm asking: What are the symptoms that might appear if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Once tonsillitis occurs, most children experience a sore throat on their own. If the inflammation is severe, their ears may also ache. Additionally, children often have a fever, ranging from low-grade to high-grade (up to 40 degrees Celsius). Headaches may also occur, and in severe cases, they may experience pain all over their body. At this time, children may also have chills, fatigue, and their tonsils will be red and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. Therefore, it is recommended to this parent that if your child indeed has the symptoms mentioned above, it is essential to seek medical treatment promptly.