Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, in primary school. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing, and it was found that his cough was also quite severe, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: 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. 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. The child may also experience a headache, and in severe cases, even pain all over the body. At this time, the tonsils of the child will be red and swollen. Children with severe illness may also develop complications, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. It is very serious if a child gets tonsillitis. I hope parents can pay attention to this and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.