Patient's question:
Boy, already 3 years old. At first, his throat felt a bit sore, and he found that his cough seemed to be quite severe as well. Meanwhile, it seemed like his low-grade fever just wouldn't go away. May I ask: When a child's tonsils become inflamed, what clinical manifestations are often observed?Doctor's answer:
If the child truly has tonsillitis, the first symptom is usually a sore throat. Consequently, the child will frequently cry due to difficulty swallowing. Additionally, most children will also experience a persistent low fever or sudden high fever at this stage. Along with the fever, symptoms such as chills and headache may also occur. Many children will feel generally weak, and when the tonsils are swollen, they may appear red and inflamed. In severe cases, complications such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis may develop. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to this parent that if the child exhibits the symptoms mentioned above, it is crucial to seek medical treatment promptly.