Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 7 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and I noticed it accompanied by mild coughing. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the symptoms of tonsillitis in infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite obvious. For example, children often cry incessantly due to throat pain and difficulty swallowing normally. At the same time, children may also develop a fever, which could be a low-grade one or a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Children may also experience headaches, and in severe cases, they may have pain all over their body. Additionally, they may have chills, fatigue, and inflamed, congested, and swollen tonsils. This type of illness can also lead to more serious complications, such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. It is very serious if a child gets tonsillitis, and parents should pay close attention to this. It is important to take the child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.