Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 1 year old. At first, she said her throat was sore, but then I noticed her cough seemed quite severe as well, and she had been running a low fever. I'm asking: What symptoms might occur if a child gets tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Acute tonsillitis is one of the more common pediatric diseases. When children contract this illness, the first symptoms they exhibit are sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. Children may also experience headaches, and in more severe cases, even general body pain. At the same time, they may have chills, fatigue, and their tonsils will appear red and swollen, often significantly enlarged. If this condition is not given proper attention in a timely manner, it may lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. It is evident that acute tonsillitis is a very serious illness and can even threaten a child's life. Parents must take their children for treatment promptly.