Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 5 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when she was talking, and then found that her cough seemed to be more serious as well. Also, she had a bit of a fever and wasn't very energetic. I'm asking: What are the symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptoms are usually sore throat, and the child may also experience varying degrees of difficulty swallowing. Most children will have a fever, with temperatures as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. The child will feel tired, have a headache, and in severe cases, may experience chills. The tonsils should become inflamed, red, and swollen at this time. If the condition progresses, it may lead to severe complications such as sepsis or acute rheumatic fever. As a result, pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious illness and must be detected and treated as early as possible.