Patient's question:
My little girl is 6 years old. At first, she said she had pain when swallowing, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, she had a slight fever and wasn't very energetic. Could you please tell me: What are the symptoms and manifestations of tonsillitis in young children?Doctor's answer:
Once tonsillitis occurs, most children experience sore throat on their own. If the inflammation is severe, their ears may also ache. Children often have a fever, either low-grade and persistent or high-grade, reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. They may also have a headache or general body pain. At this time, the tonsils are red, swollen, and congested. In some cases, a few children may develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, or nephritis. Therefore, it is advised 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.