Patient's question:
My male child is 4 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he had a low fever. Please ask: What are the symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite obvious. For example, children often cry incessantly due to throat pain and difficulty swallowing normally. Additionally, most children may also experience persistent low fever or sudden high fever during this time. Along with the fever, they may also have chills and headache. Many children also feel weak all over. It can be seen that the tonsils of the child are red and swollen at this time, which is mostly caused by inflammation and congestion. If the condition progresses further, more serious complications may even occur, such as sepsis, endocarditis, etc. If the child's condition is indeed worsening continuously, it is still recommended that parents do not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.