Patient's question:
Baby boy, just turned 5 months old. At first, he said his throat felt sore even when drinking water. He noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking and was accompanied by low fever. Please ask: What are the atypical symptoms of children's tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptom that usually appears is a sore throat, and the child's swallowing may also be accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can even reach 40 degrees Celsius. The child may not only have a fever but also experience chills, fatigue, and headache. At this time, the tonsils are also red, swollen, and congested. Children with severe conditions may also develop complications, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. It is evident that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease and can even threaten the child's life. Parents must take their children to seek treatment promptly.