Patient's question:
Girl baby, only 9 months old. At first, she said her throat hurts. She noticed it accompanied by mild coughing, and also had low fever. Please ask: What are the common symptoms when a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If the child truly has tonsillitis, the first symptom is a sore throat, and as a result, the child will frequently cry because they cannot swallow. The child is usually accompanied by fever, either a low-grade one that persists or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. The child not only has a fever but also exhibits symptoms such as chills, fatigue, and headache. At this stage, the tonsils are also red and swollen. In severe cases, complications may occur, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. It is evident that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious condition and can even threaten the child's life. Parents must take their child to seek treatment promptly.