Patient's question:
Female baby, currently 5 years old, just started. She says her throat hurts even when drinking water, noticed that her voice is a bit hoarse when speaking, and she has a slight fever and no energy. Please ask: If a child has tonsillitis, what symptoms might occur?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis in children is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite noticeable. For example, children often cry incessantly due to sore throats and difficulty swallowing normally. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, with severe cases potentially reaching temperatures as high as 40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the fever may be chills and headaches, among other symptoms. Most children also feel extremely weak, and it is clearly observable that their tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. Moreover, this condition may also lead to more serious complications, such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. Therefore, it is recommended that parents seek medical attention promptly once they notice their child suffering from tonsillitis.