Patient's question:
Female baby, only 3 months old, just starting, saying it hurts to swallow things, found that coughing seems to be more severe as well, and accompanied by low fever. Please ask: What symptoms can occur when infants and young children have tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, they experience significant pain in both their throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can rise to 40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the child may feel tired, have a headache, and in more severe cases, exhibit chills. At the same time, due to the diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the swollen tonsils can be clearly observed. Moreover, the inflammation may not only affect the tonsils but can further progress to involve the heart and kidneys, potentially causing endocarditis and nephritis. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take their child to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.