Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 7 years old. At first, he said he had a sore throat, and it was found that he also had a slight cough. Additionally, he had a low fever. I would like to ask: If the child has tonsillitis, what are the common symptoms that may appear?Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat. Therefore, if there is a small pharyngeal tonsil inflammation, one of the most obvious symptoms is sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Most children will develop a fever, with the temperature potentially reaching 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. During a fever, many children may also experience headache or body pain, as well as chills. At this time, the tonsils are also swollen and congested. In some cases, complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis may also occur. If the child's condition continues to worsen, it is still recommended that parents do not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.