Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 9 months old. At first, when speaking, he felt a sore throat. He found that his cough seemed to be quite severe as well. Moreover, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms that may occur in children with tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Acute tonsillitis is one of the more common pediatric diseases. When children contract this illness, the first symptoms they will exhibit are sore throat and difficulty swallowing. They may also have varying degrees of fever, and young children may even experience convulsions due to high fever. Children may also have headaches, and in severe cases, they may experience pain throughout their entire body. At the same time, they may also have chills and fatigue. It is clearly observable that the tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. Severe complications may also occur, such as kidney inflammation or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. If the child's condition is indeed worsening, it is still recommended that parents not delay and take their child to seek treatment as soon as possible.