Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said it hurts to swallow things. It was noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult, and he has had a slight fever all along. Please ask: What are the symptoms of tonsillitis in infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite obvious. For example, children often cry incessantly due to throat pain and difficulty swallowing normally. Additionally, children usually have a fever, which may be low-grade or high-grade, reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. They may also experience headaches or general body pain. Furthermore, due to diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the enlargement of the tonsils can be clearly observed in children. In some cases, complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis may also occur. Therefore, it is suggested that parents should take their children to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.