Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 5 months old, and just starting to talk. When speaking, he feels a sore throat. It has been found that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Additionally, there is a low fever. Please ask: When a child's tonsils get inflamed, what are the common symptoms and manifestations?Doctor's answer:
Enlarged tonsils are currently one of the more common pediatric diseases. When children contract this illness, the first symptoms are sore throat and difficulty swallowing. While experiencing sore throat, some children may also develop a fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. The child not only has a fever but may also exhibit chills, fatigue, and headaches. At the same time, due to the diffuse congestion of the throat mucosa, the enlargement of the tonsils in the child can be clearly observed. Additionally, a small number of children may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis. It is evident that enlarged tonsils in children are a very serious condition and may even threaten the child's life. Parents must ensure they take their child to receive treatment promptly.