Patient's question:
Boys, who are already 3 years old, at first, said that even drinking water with their throat felt painful. They discovered that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and they had been running a slight fever. Please ask: When tonsillitis occurs in children, what are the common symptoms?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will then affect normal swallowing. Additionally, the child usually has a fever, either low-grade that persists or high-grade reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. Moreover, the child may experience fatigue, headache, and even general body pain, as well as chills. At the same time, when the tonsils are congested, there may be visible redness and swelling. Severe complications may also occur, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. Tonsillitis in children is a very serious condition, and parents are encouraged to take it seriously and take their child to the hospital for early treatment.