Patient's question:
My little girl, she's one year old. At first, she said her throat hurt. Then, we noticed she was coughing quite severely, and she also had a slight fever and seemed tired. Could you please tell me: what symptoms would a child show if they have tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Acute tonsillitis is one of the more prevalent pediatric diseases in the past two years. First and foremost, sore throat is one of the main symptoms, and if severe, it may spread to the ears. The child may also experience varying degrees of fever, and young children may even have convulsions due to high fever. Additionally, the child will feel tired, have a headache, and in severe cases, may exhibit chills. It is clearly observable that the child's tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. Severe complications may also occur, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. Therefore, it is recommended that parents, if their child exhibits the symptoms mentioned above, should seek medical treatment promptly.