Patient's question:
My little girl is 6 years old. At first, she had a slightly sore throat, and I noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke. She has also had a slight fever. I would like to ask: What are the symptoms if the child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite obvious. For example, children often cry incessantly due to throat pain and difficulty swallowing normally. At the same time, children may also develop a fever, which could be low-grade or high-grade, such as a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, they may experience headaches or general body pain. Due to the diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the swollen tonsils in children can be clearly observed. If attention is not promptly given, complications may occur, such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, or sepsis. Therefore, it is essential to seek medical attention immediately once these symptoms are noticed in children to prevent the occurrence of complications.