Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when talking, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking, and also had a slight fever and lack of energy. Please ask: What are the symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
Acute tonsillitis is a common pediatric condition, and one of its typical symptoms is sore throat. Many children may cry incessantly due to the sore throat. At the same time, the child may also develop a fever, which could range from a low-grade fever to a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, symptoms such as chills and headaches may also occur. Most children will feel extremely weak at this time. The tonsils will also be swollen and congested, and severe complications may arise, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take their children to seek medical treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.