Patient's question:
My child at home is a boy, 1 year old. At first, when he started talking, he felt a sore throat. He noticed that his cough was quite severe, and he also had a low-grade fever. Please ask: If a child has tonsillitis, what are the common symptoms?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, they experience significant pain in their throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. The child may also have varying degrees of fever, and young children may even have seizures due to high fever. Additionally, the child may feel fatigued, have a headache, and in severe cases, may develop chills. At this time, the tonsils are red and swollen. Moreover, this condition can lead to more serious complications, such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. It is very serious for a child to develop tonsillitis, and parents are advised to pay close attention and take the child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.