Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 5 months old, just started, a little sore throat, found that his voice is a bit hoarse when speaking, and it seems like a low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: What are the common symptoms of a child's tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat, so if there is a slight inflammation of the tonsils, one of the most obvious symptoms is sore throat, difficulty swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can even reach 40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, fever may be accompanied by chills, headaches, and other symptoms. Most children also feel weak all over, and at this time, the tonsils are red, swollen, and congested. In some cases, bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis may also occur as complications. It can be seen that tonsillitis in children is a very serious disease and may even threaten the child's life. Parents must take their children to treatment in time.