Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 7 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water made his throat hurt. I noticed that his cough was quite severe. Additionally, it seems like he hasn't had a fever for a while. Please ask: What are the common symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will then affect normal swallowing. Additionally, children often have a fever, either a low-grade one that persists or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. In cases of fever, many children also experience headaches or body aches, as well as chills. At this stage, the child's tonsils will appear red and swollen. Severe cases may lead to complications such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. Tonsillitis in children is a serious condition, and parents should pay attention to this and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.