Patient's question:
My little girl is 5 years old. At first, she said her throat hurts. I noticed that she also has a slight cough, and she has been running a low fever. Please ask: If a child gets tonsillitis, what symptoms might they have?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite obvious. For example, children often cry uncontrollably due to throat pain and inability to swallow normally. In addition, children typically have a fever, either a low-grade one that persists or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the high fever are chills, fatigue, and headaches. Upon close observation, it can be seen that the child's tonsils are entirely red and swollen. In severe cases, complications may also occur, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. The symptoms of tonsillitis are quite serious and can even be life-threatening, so it is essential to seek timely treatment.