Patient's question:
What are the symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When children suffer from tonsillitis, the systemic infection symptoms are very prominent. The child may exhibit: high fever up to 39-40°C, accompanied by chills, general weakness, headache, and body pain, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting. During a throat examination, pus can be found on the tonsils. Children with inflamed tonsils may complain of sore throat, pain when swallowing, and pain when drinking water. If the child opens their mouth and their tongue is pressed down, two red and swollen, almond-shaped tonsils can be seen in the throat, some of which may have pus. If the swelling is severe, it may lead to difficulty breathing and endanger the child's life safety.