Patient's question:
My little girl is 3 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water with her throat felt painful. She also had mild coughing. Additionally, she had a slight fever and seemed lethargic. Please ask: What are the common symptoms that occur when a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptom that usually appears is 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. At the same time, symptoms such as headache, body pain, fatigue, and chills may also appear. The child's tonsils will also be red and swollen at this time, which is mostly due to inflammation and congestion. Moreover, a small number of children may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis. Therefore, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly once the above symptoms are observed in a child to prevent the occurrence of complications.