Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when talking and noticed it, with coughing being quite severe. Additionally, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. I would like to ask: What symptoms would appear if the child has tonsillitis?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 and difficulty swallowing. The child may also experience varying degrees of fever. Young children may even have convulsions due to high fever. At the same time, symptoms such as headache, body pain, fatigue, and chills may also appear. At this time, the tonsils are usually congested, not only red but also very swollen. If attention is not paid in time, it may lead to some complications, such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. Therefore, it is suggested that parents should take the child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible to avoid further deterioration of the condition and unnecessary harm to the child.