Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 4 years old. At first, he said it hurt to swallow things, and then it was discovered that his cough was quite severe, and he had been running a slight fever. Please ask: What are the symptoms that may appear with childhood tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Childhood tonsillitis has been one of the more prevalent pediatric diseases in recent two years. First and foremost, sore throat is one of the main symptoms. In severe cases, it may spread to the ears. While experiencing sore throat, some children may also develop fever, which could range from a low-grade persistent fever to high fever with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Under fever conditions, many children may also show symptoms such as headache, body aches, and chills. At this time, the child's tonsils are red and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. It is therefore evident that childhood tonsillitis is a very serious condition and must be detected and treated as early as possible.