Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 6 years old. At first, she said her throat hurt. She has noticed that her cough is quite severe, and now she has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the common symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If the child truly has tonsillitis, the first symptom is a sore throat, and the child will frequently cry because they cannot swallow. Most children will develop a fever, with severe cases reaching temperatures as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, they may also experience chills and headaches. Many children feel extremely weak, and it is clearly noticeable that their tonsils are red and swollen due to congestion. Severe complications may also occur, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten their life. It is very serious if a child gets tonsillitis, and parents should pay close attention to this. It is important to take the child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.