Patient's question:
My son, who is 6 years old, initially said that he felt pain when swallowing. I noticed that his cough also seemed to be more severe, and he had been running a low-grade fever. Could you please tell me: What are the common symptoms that typically occur when a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptom that usually appears is sore throat, and the child's swallowing will also be accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty. Moreover, the child is often accompanied by fever, or persistent low-grade fever, or high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Not only does the child have a fever, but they may also experience chills, fatigue, and headaches. At the same time, when the tonsils are congested, redness and swelling can be observed. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. It is evident that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease and must be detected and treated as early as possible.