Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water felt painful in his throat. It was also discovered that his cough seemed quite severe, accompanied by low-grade fever. Please ask: If the child has tonsillitis, what are the clinical symptoms?Doctor's answer:
If a child's tonsils are inflamed, the first symptoms to appear are usually sore throat, and the child's swallowing may also be accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty. While experiencing sore throat, some children may also develop a fever, which could range from a persistent low-grade fever to a high fever of 40 degrees Celsius. In cases of fever, many children may also have a headache, body pain, or chills. At this time, the child's tonsils are also red and swollen, and they are usually enlarged. Moreover, this condition may also lead to more serious complications, such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. Therefore, it is suggested that parents should take their child to the doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.