Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 6 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse. Also, it seems like she has had a low-grade fever that hasn't gone away. Please ask: If the child has tonsillitis, what are the common symptoms?Doctor's answer:
Acute tonsillitis is one of the more prevalent pediatric diseases in the past two years. First and foremost, sore throat is one of the main symptoms, and if severe, it may spread to the ears. The child may also develop a fever, which could range from a low-grade fever to high-grade fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the child may experience fatigue, headache, generalized body pain, chills, and other symptoms. At this time, the tonsils should become inflamed, congested, and swollen. Moreover, this condition may also lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. Therefore, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly once the above symptoms are observed in a child to prevent the occurrence of complications.