Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 4 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He also had noticeable severe coughing. Additionally, he had a slight fever and seemed lacking in energy. Please ask: What are the clinical manifestations if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child gets tonsillitis, the first symptom is usually a sore throat, which may then affect the ears and even lead to otitis media. Some children may also develop a fever during a sore throat, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or even a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. In cases of fever, many children may also experience headaches, body aches, and chills. Additionally, due to the diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the enlargement of the tonsils can be clearly observed. Moreover, this condition may also lead to more serious complications, such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. Therefore, it is evident that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious illness and must be detected and treated as early as possible.