Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 9 months old, just started, said that even drinking water feels sore in the throat, noticed that coughing seems to be more severe as well, and has had a slight fever for a while. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms that may occur when a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, they experience significant pain in both their throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. The child often has a fever, which may be low-grade or high-grade, reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, they may also have chills, headaches, and other symptoms. Most children feel weak all over. Additionally, due to diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the swollen tonsils can be clearly observed. In some cases, complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, or nephritis may also occur. Therefore, it is recommended that parents seek medical attention promptly if they suspect their child has tonsillitis.