Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 7 years old. At first, she said her throat hurts. Later, we found it's accompanied by a slight cough, and it seems like she hasn't been able to break the low fever. Could you please tell me: What are the common clinical symptoms in children with tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Once tonsillitis occurs, most children experience a sore throat. If the inflammation is severe, the ears may also ache simultaneously. At the same time, children may develop a fever, which could be low-grade or high-grade (39-40 degrees Celsius). Along with the fever, symptoms such as chills and headaches may appear. Many children also feel exhausted. Additionally, due to diffuse congestion of the throat mucosa, it is often noticeable that the tonsils are swollen. This condition may also lead to more serious complications, such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, or joint disease. Therefore, it is recommended that parents take their children to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.