Patient's question:
Girl baby, only 8 months old. At first, when she spoke, she felt a sore throat. She noticed that her cough seemed to be more severe as well, and she had been slightly feverish for a while. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms that may occur if the child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, they will experience significant pain in their throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. Most children will also develop a fever, with temperatures potentially reaching as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. Additionally, they may suffer from headaches or general body pain. At this stage, the tonsils should become inflamed, red, and swollen. Children with severe symptoms may also develop complications, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. Therefore, it is crucial to seek medical attention promptly if any of these symptoms are observed in a child to prevent the occurrence of complications.