Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, in primary school. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing, and noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms of tonsillitis in infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
Acute tonsillitis is one of the more common pediatric diseases. When children contract this illness, the first symptoms they exhibit are sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Moreover, most children also experience persistent low fever or sudden high fever at this time. Additionally, children may feel tired, have headaches, and in severe cases, may develop chills. At the same time, when the tonsils are congested, redness and swelling can be observed. Furthermore, it is not just the tonsils that become inflamed; if the condition progresses, it may affect the heart and kidneys, leading to conditions such as endocarditis and nephritis. As a result, it is evident that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease and must be detected and treated as early as possible.