Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 8 years old. At first, she said it hurts when she swallows things, and we noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Additionally, she now has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please tell me: 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 a sore throat, and the child's swallowing will also be accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty. Most children will have a fever, and in severe cases, the temperature can reach as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, symptoms such as headache, body pain, fatigue, and chills may also occur. When the tonsils are congested, redness and swelling can be observed. If attention is not paid in a timely manner, it may lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. It is clear that children's tonsillitis is a very serious disease and may even threaten the child's life. Parents must take their children to seek treatment promptly.