Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he said it hurt to swallow things, and then we noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. At the same time, he had a slight fever and wasn't very energetic. Could you please tell me: What are the common symptoms if the child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Many children now suffer from recurrent tonsillitis, and the symptoms of tonsillitis are actually quite easy to identify. First, most children will feel a severe sore throat. At the same time, they may also develop a fever, which could be a low-grade one or a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, they may experience chills, headaches, and other symptoms. Most children also feel extremely weak. At this time, the tonsils should become inflamed, red, and swollen. Children may also develop complications such as sepsis, arthritis, or skin disorders. Therefore, it is recommended that if your child exhibits the symptoms mentioned above, you must seek medical treatment promptly.