Patient's question:
My daughter, who is 8 years old, initially said that she had pain when swallowing. We noticed that her cough seemed to be quite severe as well. Additionally, she had a slight fever and was lacking energy. Could you please tell me what symptoms are commonly associated with tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat. Therefore, if there is a small tonsil inflammation, one of the most obvious symptoms is sore throat, difficulty swallowing. While experiencing sore throat, some children may also have a fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or even a high fever up to 40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, they may also have chills and headaches. Most children feel weak all over. At this time, the child's tonsils are also red and swollen, and they are usually larger than usual. In severe cases, complications may occur, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. Therefore, it is suggested that parents should take their children to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening further and causing unnecessary harm to the child.