Patient's question:
Female baby, currently 4 years old. At first, she had a slight sore throat. She noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke, and she also had a low fever. Please ask: What are the common symptoms if the child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If the child indeed suffers from tonsillitis, the first symptom is usually a sore throat, and due to this, the child will frequently cry out as they are unable to swallow. Moreover, most children will also experience persistent low fever or sudden high fever at this time, accompanied by symptoms such as headache, body pain, fatigue, and chills. A careful examination will reveal that the child's tonsils are entirely red and swollen. In severe cases, complications may arise, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. It is very serious if a child gets tonsillitis, and parents are advised to take this seriously and take the child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.