Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 4 years old. At first, she said it hurts when she swallows things. I noticed that her coughing is quite severe, and she also has a low fever. Could you please tell me: What are the common symptoms if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptom that usually appears is a sore throat, and the child's swallowing will also be accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty. Additionally, the child often has a fever, either a low-grade one that doesn't break or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the high fever are chills, fatigue, and headache. At this time, the child's tonsils are also red and swollen, and they are usually enlarged. In some cases, a small number of children may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, or nephritis. It is evident that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease and can even threaten the child's life. Parents must take their child to seek treatment in a timely manner.