Patient's question:
My male child, who is 5 years old, initially said that even drinking water made his throat hurt. I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Additionally, he had a low fever. I would like to ask: What are the clinical symptoms that appear when infants and young children have tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Acute tonsillitis is one of the more prevalent pediatric diseases in recent two years. First of all, sore throat is one of the main symptoms, and if it is severe, it may spread to the ears. Children usually have a fever, or a low-grade fever that doesn't subside, or a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, children may also experience fatigue, headaches, body aches, and chills. At the same time, due to the diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the enlargement of the tonsils in children can be clearly observed. Children with severe symptoms may also develop complications, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. Acute tonsillitis in children is a very serious condition, and it is hoped that parents can pay attention to it and take their children to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.