Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 4 years old. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water, and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Could you please tell me: What are the common symptoms that often appear when a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Most children with tonsillitis feel a severe sore throat, and the pain intensifies during swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, with temperatures sometimes reaching 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. Headache or body pain may accompany it. The child's tonsils will appear red and swollen at this stage, usually due to inflammation and congestion. Severe complications, such as nephritis or sepsis, may also occur, posing a direct threat to life. It is very serious when a child gets tonsillitis. Parents are advised to take this matter seriously and seek medical treatment as soon as possible with their child.