Patient's question:
Boy, already 2 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts. Upon noticing, his cough seems to be quite severe as well, and it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: If a child has tonsillitis, what symptoms would they have?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptom that usually appears is sore throat, and the child's swallowing will also be accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty. The child may also have a fever, which can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. It should be taken seriously. In addition to fever, many children may also experience headache, body pain, and chills. At the same time, when the tonsils are congested, redness and swelling can be observed. If the condition continues to develop, it may lead to some particularly severe complications, such as sepsis, acute rheumatic fever, etc. It is evident that tonsillitis in children is a very serious disease and can even threaten the child's life. Parents must take their child to seek treatment promptly.