Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 6 years old. At first, she said her throat hurt, and then we noticed her cough seemed quite severe too. Also, she's been running a low fever for a while. Could you please tell me: What are the common symptoms of tonsillitis in infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will then affect normal swallowing. Additionally, the child usually has a fever, either a low-grade one that doesn't break or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, they may also experience chills, headaches, and other symptoms. Most children feel extremely weak at this time. The tonsils are often swollen and red, and may even lead to serious complications, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten their life. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take their child to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.