Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 7 years old. At first, he said he had a sore throat and noticed it accompanied by mild coughing. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: If a child often has tonsillitis, what are the common symptoms and manifestations?Doctor's answer:
Currently, tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite obvious. For example, children often cry non-stop due to throat pain and inability to swallow normally. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, with severe cases potentially reaching temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius. Children may also experience headaches, and in severe cases, they may have pain all over their body. At the same time, they may also have chills, fatigue, and their tonsils will be red and swollen, often appearing enlarged. Children with severe conditions may even develop complications, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. It is evident that tonsillitis in children is a very serious condition and can even threaten their lives. Parents must take their children to seek treatment in a timely manner.