Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started primary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when talking, noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and also seemed to have a low-grade fever that hasn't gone away. Please ask: What symptoms might appear if a child gets tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Childhood tonsillitis is one of the more prevalent pediatric diseases in the past two years. First and foremost, sore throat is one of the main symptoms, and in severe cases, it may spread to the ears. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, with temperatures potentially reaching as high as 40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, children may feel weak, have headaches, and in severe cases, experience chills. At the same time, due to the diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the swelling of the tonsils can be clearly observed in children. Moreover, a small number of children may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, or nephritis. Therefore, it is recommended that parents seek medical attention promptly if their child is diagnosed with tonsillitis.