Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 6 years old, just started, said her throat hurts, noticed that, cough seems to be more severe, at the same time, a little fever and no energy. Please ask: What symptoms will occur in infants and young children with tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptom that usually appears is a sore throat, and the child's swallowing will also be accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty. The child may also have a fever, which could be low-grade or as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, the child may experience chills, fatigue, and other symptoms. Careful observation can reveal that the tonsils are entirely red and swollen. Additionally, this condition may lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take the child to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.