Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, in primary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and found that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Also, it seemed like a low fever that never went away. Please ask: What are the symptoms if an infant or young child gets tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Acute tonsillitis is one of the more common pediatric diseases. When children contract this illness, the first symptoms they exhibit are sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Most children will also develop a fever, with temperatures potentially reaching as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. In addition to fever, children may also experience chills, fatigue, and headaches. At this time, the tonsils should become inflamed, red, and swollen. In some cases, children may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, or nephritis. It is evident that acute tonsillitis is a very serious condition and can even threaten a child's life. Parents must take their children to seek treatment promptly.