Patient's question:
My little girl, she's one year old. At first, she had a slightly sore throat, and then I noticed she also had a mild cough. Now, she has high fever that won't go down. I'm asking: What are the common symptoms if a child gets tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child suffers from tonsillitis, the first symptom is usually a sore throat, which may then affect the ears and potentially lead to otitis media. The child may also experience varying degrees of fever. Young children may even have seizures due to high fever. At the same time, symptoms such as headache, body aches, fatigue, and chills may also appear. The tonsils will be red and swollen, and there may also be serious complications, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. Therefore, it is recommended that parents seek medical attention promptly once they notice their child has tonsillitis.