Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 2 years old. At first, when he spoke, he felt a sore throat, noticed it, accompanied by mild coughing, and also had a low fever. Please ask: What symptoms would occur if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Acute tonsillitis has been one of the more prevalent pediatric diseases in the past two years. First and foremost, sore throat is one of the main symptoms, and in severe cases, it can spread to the ears. At the same time, children may also experience fever, which could range from low-grade to high-grade, such as 39-40 degrees Celsius. During fever, many children may also have headaches, body aches, and chills. At this stage, the tonsils should become inflamed, red, and swollen. In some cases, children may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, or nephritis. The symptoms of tonsillitis can be quite severe and may even be life-threatening. Therefore, it is essential to seek timely treatment.