Patient's question:
My child at home is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he had a slight sore throat, noticed it, and his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Also, he had a slight fever and wasn't very energetic. I would like to ask: What symptoms are commonly seen in children with tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Many children now experience recurring tonsillitis, and the symptoms of tonsillitis are relatively easy to identify. First, most children will feel a severe sore throat, and they are often accompanied by fever, which may be persistent low-grade or high-grade, reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. During fever, many children may also develop headaches, body aches, and chills. Additionally, due to diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the enlargement of the tonsils in children can be clearly observed. Severe complications may also occur, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten their lives. Tonsillitis in children is a very serious condition, and parents are encouraged to take it seriously and take their children to the hospital for early treatment.