Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 5 years old. At first, she said her throat hurts. I noticed that her cough is quite severe, and now she has a high fever that won't go down. I'm asking: What are the symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat, so if a child develops tonsillitis, one of the most obvious symptoms is a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and most children will also experience persistent low fever or sudden high fever. The child may also have a headache, and in severe cases, they may have pain all over their body. At the same time, they may also have chills and fatigue. The tonsils should become inflamed, red, and swollen at this time. If the condition worsens further, more serious complications may occur, such as sepsis or endocarditis. Therefore, it is recommended that parents, if their child indeed has the symptoms mentioned above, must seek medical treatment promptly.