Patient's question:
My daughter, who is 8 years old, started with a slight sore throat. She noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke, and she also had a low fever. Please ask: What are the common symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
Many children currently experience recurrent tonsillitis. The symptoms of tonsillitis are actually quite easy to detect. Firstly, most children will feel severe throat pain, and they are often accompanied by fever—sometimes a persistent low-grade fever or even high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, symptoms such as headache, body aches, fatigue, and chills may also appear. It can be observed that the tonsils are red and swollen at this time, which is mostly due to inflammation and congestion. Severe complications may also occur, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. The symptoms of tonsillitis are quite serious and can even accumulate to life-threatening levels. Therefore, it is imperative to seek timely treatment.