Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and then we noticed that his cough was quite severe and accompanied by a low fever. Please ask: What symptoms often appear if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Once a child contracts tonsillitis, the first thing they feel is a severe sore throat. In cases of inflammation, they may even be unable to swallow food normally. Most children will develop a fever, with temperatures potentially reaching as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. Along with the fever, symptoms such as chills, fatigue, and headache may occur. Additionally, due to the diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the swollen tonsils can be clearly observed. Severe complications may also arise, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten the child's life. Therefore, it is important to remind parents to take their children to seek medical treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.