Patient's question:
My son is 4 years old. At first, he had a sore throat. He noticed, his cough was quite severe, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the common clinical symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, they experience significant pain in their throat and ears, which affects normal swallowing. While some children may also develop a fever along with the sore throat, it could be a persistent low-grade fever or even a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the high fever are chills, fatigue, and headaches. It is clearly observable that the child's tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. The child may also develop complications such as sepsis, arthritis, or skin disorders. It is evident that tonsillitis in children is a very serious condition and may even threaten their lives. Parents must take their children to seek medical treatment promptly.