Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed that his cough seemed more severe as well. Additionally, he had been running a low fever. I would like to ask: What are the clinical symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
Children's tonsillitis has been one of the more common pediatric diseases in recent two years. First, sore throat is one of the main symptoms, which can spread to the ears if severe. The child is usually accompanied by fever, either a persistent low-grade fever or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, symptoms such as headache, body aches, fatigue, and chills may also appear. The tonsils of the child are red and swollen at this time. If attention is not promptly paid, it may lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. Therefore, it is suggested that if your child indeed has the above symptoms, it is essential to seek medical treatment in a timely manner.