Patient's question:
My little girl, who is 3 years old, initially said that drinking water felt painful in her throat. She also seemed to have difficulty swallowing, accompanied by low fever. I would like to ask: What are the possible symptoms 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 because of throat pain and difficulty swallowing normally. Children may also have varying degrees of fever, and young children may even have convulsions due to high fever. In cases of fever, many children may also experience headaches or (all-over body pain), as well as chills. At this time, the child's tonsils are also red and swollen. If attention is not promptly given, it may lead to complications such as rheumatism, nephritis, and sepsis. Therefore, it is recommended that parents seek medical attention promptly once they discover their child has tonsillitis.