Patient's question:
Girl, currently 8 years old, just started experiencing symptoms. She says it hurts when she swallows things, and she notices her voice is a bit hoarse when she speaks. Additionally, she has a low fever. Please ask: What are the common symptoms and manifestations of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite obvious. For example, children often cry non-stop due to throat pain and difficulty swallowing normally. At the same time, children may also develop a fever, or a low-grade fever, or even a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, they may experience chills and headaches. Most children also feel extremely weak. At this stage, the tonsils are usually swollen and congested, not only red but also very swollen. If the condition continues to worsen, it may lead to some particularly serious complications, such as sepsis or acute rheumatic fever. If the child's condition is indeed getting worse, it is still recommended that parents not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.