Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, has started primary school. At first, he felt a slight sore throat. He noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe, and he had been slightly feverish all along. Could you please tell me: What are the common clinical symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite obvious. For example, children often cry and fuss endlessly due to throat pain and difficulty swallowing normally. Some children may also experience fever during this stage, with varying temperatures. Low-grade fever can be monitored, but high fever requires immediate medical attention. Additionally, symptoms such as headache or general body pain may accompany it. At this time, the child's tonsils are often red and swollen, and a small number of children may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, or nephritis. You can observe your child's condition. If it is already quite serious, it is recommended to take them to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.