Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 7 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. I noticed he also had mild coughing. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the common symptoms and manifestations of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils are inflamed, they will experience significant pain in both their throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. The child may also have a fever, which could be low-grade or as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. Headache is also common, and in severe cases, the child may have pain all over their body, accompanied by chills, weakness. At this time, the tonsils are also swollen and often enlarged. Moreover, this condition may lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatism, or joint disease. You can observe the child's condition, and if it is already quite severe, it is recommended to take them to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.