Patient's question:
My male child, who is 3 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. At the same time, he also has a low fever. Please ask: If the child's tonsils get inflamed, what symptoms will he show.Doctor's answer:
Acute tonsillitis is one of the more common pediatric diseases. When a child contracts this illness, the first symptoms are usually a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. The child may also experience varying degrees of fever, and young children may even have convulsions due to high fever. Headaches may also occur, and in severe cases, the child may experience pain all over their body. At the same time, chills and fatigue may be present. When the tonsils are swollen and congested, redness and swelling can be observed. If this condition is not taken seriously in a timely manner, it may lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. Acute tonsillitis is a very serious condition for children, and parents are encouraged to pay attention to it and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.