Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he felt pain even when drinking water because of his throat, and discovered that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. At the same time, it seemed like his low-grade fever never went away. I would like to ask: If a child has tonsillitis, what symptoms would there be?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis is indeed quite prevalent, and its symptoms are also quite obvious. For example, children often cry incessantly due to throat pain and difficulty swallowing normally. Additionally, most children may develop persistent low-grade fever or sudden high fever during this time. Children may also feel fatigued, have headaches, and, in severe cases, experience chills. At this stage, the tonsils are also swollen and congested. Moreover, this condition can potentially lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. Therefore, it is recommended that parents seek medical attention for their children as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.