Patient's question:
My daughter, who is 9 years old, initially had a slightly sore throat. She noticed that her cough seemed to be more severe as well, and she had been experiencing a low-grade fever. Could you please tell me: What are the common clinical symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat. Therefore, if there is a slight inflammation of the tonsils, one of the most obvious symptoms is sore throat, difficulty swallowing. At the same time, the child may also have a fever, which could be a low-grade fever or a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the high fever are chills, fatigue, and headache. When the tonsils are congested, swelling and redness can be observed. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. If the child's condition is indeed worsening, it is still recommended that parents do not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.