Patient's question:
Boy, already 4 years old. At first, he said it hurt when he swallowed things. It was found that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke, and he also had a slight fever and was lacking in energy. Please ask: What are the common clinical manifestations of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child truly has tonsillitis, the initial symptom is a sore throat, and as a result, the child will frequently cry due to difficulty swallowing. Some children may also experience fever at the same time, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the high fever may be chills, weakness, and headaches. Careful observation will reveal that the child's tonsils are entirely red and swollen. If the condition worsens, it may lead to severe complications, such as sepsis or acute rheumatic fever. It is very serious if a child contracts tonsillitis, and parents are urged to take this seriously and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.