Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 2 years old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, noticed it, swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and she had been slightly feverish. Please ask: What are the common clinical manifestations of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
Acute tonsillitis is a common pediatric illness, and one of its common symptoms is sore throat. Many children may cry non-stop due to sore throat. At the same time, children may also experience fever, either low-grade or high-grade (39-40°C), accompanied by fatigue, headache, and in severe cases, chills. Careful observation can reveal that the child's tonsils are entirely red and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. If the child's condition continues to worsen, it is still recommended that parents do not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.