Question
Dear Baby, she is just 1 month old, and she has just started to feel a bit of sore throat, and it seems her coughing is more severe. Moreover, she has a persistent high fever now. Please ask: What are the symptoms if a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first experience a sore throat, which may also affect the ears and even lead to otitis media. The child usually has a certain degree of fever, which can be as high as 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. The child may also feel fatigue, headache, and general body pain, and may have chills as well. The tonsils can be visibly red and swollen due to congestion. In addition, this disease may cause serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatism, and arthritis. It is recommended that parents seek medical attention promptly if they find that their child has tonsillitis.