Patient's question:
Boy, already 4 years old, at the beginning, felt sore throat even when drinking water, found that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: what are the symptoms and manifestations if the child's tonsils are inflamed.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, accompanied by headaches or general body pain. At this stage, the child's tonsils are red and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop severe complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. It is evident that acute tonsillitis is a very serious condition and can even threaten the child's life. Parents must take their children to seek medical treatment promptly.