Patient's question:
Female baby, currently 7 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed it, coughing was quite severe, and it seemed like a low fever never subsided. Please ask: Which common symptoms indicate tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
When a child suffers from tonsillitis, the first symptom is usually a sore throat, which may then affect the ears and even lead to otitis media. Some children may also develop a fever, which could range from a low-grade persistent fever to a high fever of 40 degrees Celsius. Along with the sore throat, symptoms such as headache, body pain, fatigue, and chills may also appear. Additionally, due to the diffuse congestion of the throat mucosa, the child's tonsils will be noticeably swollen. In some cases, complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, or nephritis may also occur. You can observe the child's condition. If it appears to be serious, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.