Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he said he had a sore throat. It was found that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke, and he had been slightly feverish. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
Once a child gets tonsillitis, the first thing they feel is a severe sore throat. And with inflammation, they may even have difficulty swallowing food normally. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. When fever occurs, many children may also experience headaches, body aches, and chills. At the same time, due to diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the swollen tonsils can be clearly observed in the child. Severe complications may also occur, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. Therefore, it is recommended to this parent that if your child indeed has the above symptoms, it is essential to seek medical treatment promptly.