Patient's question:
My little girl is 1 year old. At first, she said it hurt when she swallowed something. I noticed that her cough also seemed quite severe, and now she has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please tell me: What are the symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
Many children now suffer from recurrent tonsillitis, and the symptoms of tonsillitis are actually quite easy to identify. First, most children will experience severe throat pain. Most children will also develop a fever, with temperatures potentially reaching as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. Along with the fever, children may also exhibit symptoms such as chills and fatigue. It can be observed that the tonsils are red and swollen at this time, which is usually due to inflammation and congestion. If the condition progresses further, more serious complications may arise, such as sepsis or endocarditis. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take their children to seek medical treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.