Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, in elementary school. At first, he had a slight sore throat, and later found it accompanied by mild coughing. Now, he has a high fever that doesn't subside. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common condition in children, and one of its common symptoms is sore throat. Many children may cry and fuss constantly due to sore throat. Most children will have a fever, with severe cases reaching temperatures as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. It may also be accompanied by headache or general body pain. Additionally, due to the diffuse congestion of the throat mucosa, the swelling of the tonsils in children can be clearly observed. Severe complications may also occur, such as kidney inflammation (nephritis) or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. Therefore, pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease and must be detected and treated as early as possible.