Patient's question:
My little girl is 2 years old. At first, she said it hurts when she swallows things, and then it was discovered that she also has a mild cough, and low fever. Please ask: What symptoms do children with tonsillitis have?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis in young children is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite noticeable. For example, children often cry non-stop due to throat pain and difficulty swallowing. At the same time, some children may also develop a fever, which could range from a persistent low-grade fever to a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. They may also experience headaches or general body aches. At this stage, the tonsils should become inflamed, red, and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. If the child's condition continues to worsen, it is still recommended that parents not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.