Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water made his throat hurt. I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. At the same time, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
If the child truly has tonsillitis, the first symptom is a sore throat, and as a result, the child will frequently cry because they cannot swallow. At the same time, the child may also have a fever, or a low-grade fever, or even a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the child may feel weak, have a headache, or even experience body pain, as well as chills. When the tonsils are swollen, redness and swelling can be observed. In some cases, the child may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, or nephritis. Therefore, it is suggested that parents should take the child to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.