Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking. He also had a low fever. Could you please tell me: What are the common symptoms that often occur when a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Most children feel a severe sore throat after tonsillitis, and the pain intensifies when swallowing. Additionally, children often have a fever, ranging from a low-grade one to a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, they may experience chills and headaches. Many children also feel extremely weak, and upon close observation, their tonsils are entirely red and swollen. If this is not taken seriously in a timely manner, it may lead to complications such as rheumatism, nephritis, or sepsis. Tonsillitis in children is a very serious condition, and it is hoped that parents can pay attention to this and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.