Patient's question:
My child at home is a boy, 1 year old. At first, he said it hurt to swallow things. We found that his cough seemed to be quite severe as well, and it seemed like his low fever had not gone away. Please ask: What are the common symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
Most children with tonsillitis experience severe throat pain, and the pain intensifies when swallowing. If accompanied by fever, it can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius, which should be taken seriously. Children may also have headaches, and in severe cases, even pain throughout the body. Additionally, they may develop chills and fatigue. At this stage, the tonsils become inflamed, red, and swollen. If the condition progresses, it may lead to severe complications such as sepsis or acute rheumatic fever. Therefore, if any of these symptoms are observed in children, medical attention must be sought promptly to prevent complications.