Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. At first, he felt pain in his throat when drinking water, and he also had mild coughing. Additionally, he had a low fever. Could you please tell me: When tonsillitis occurs in young children, what are the common symptoms?Doctor's answer:
Many children now suffer from recurrent tonsillitis, and the symptoms of tonsillitis are actually quite easy to detect. First, most children will experience severe throat pain. At the same time, the child may also have a fever, or a low-grade fever, or even a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. The child not only has a fever but may also exhibit chills, fatigue, and headache. At this time, the tonsils should become inflamed, congested, and swollen. If the condition progresses further, more serious complications may arise, such as sepsis or endocarditis. Therefore, it is recommended that parents seek medical attention promptly once they discover that their child has tonsillitis.