Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said he had a sore throat. Upon observation, his cough is quite severe. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the common clinical symptoms of pediatric tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric tonsillitis has been one of the more prevalent pediatric diseases in the past two years. First, sore throat is one of the main symptoms, and in severe cases, it can spread to the ears. The child may also have a fever, which can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. This needs to be taken seriously. The child may also experience headaches, and in severe cases, even generalized pain throughout the body. At the same time, they may have chills and fatigue. At this stage, the tonsils are usually swollen and congested, not only red but also significantly swollen. If attention is not paid in time, complications may arise, such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis, etc. It is very serious for a child to suffer from tonsillitis. It is hoped that parents can pay attention to this and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.