Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, in primary school. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing, and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. At the same time, he had low fever. Please ask: What are the common symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
When a child gets tonsillitis, the first thing they will feel is a sore throat. It may then affect the ears, potentially leading to otitis media. Some children may also develop a fever while experiencing a sore throat, which could range from a persistent low-grade fever to a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. In addition, the child may feel weak, have a headache, body aches, and chills. At this time, the tonsils will also be red and swollen, and there may be some severe complications, such as kidney inflammation or sepsis, which can directly threaten their life. If the child's condition is indeed worsening, it is still recommended that parents do not delay and take the child to treatment as soon as possible.