Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and I noticed it accompanied by mild coughing. Additionally, he had a low fever. I would like to ask: If the child has tonsillitis, what symptoms would he experience?Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat. Therefore, if a child develops tonsillitis, one of the most obvious symptoms is a sore throat, difficulty swallowing. Moreover, most children will also experience persistent low fever or sudden high fever at this time. The child may feel tired, have a headache, and in severe cases, chills may occur. At this time, the child's tonsils are also red and swollen, and they are usually enlarged. Severe complications may also occur, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. It is very serious if a child gets tonsillitis. Parents should pay attention to this and take the child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.