Patient's question:
My little girl is 5 years old. At first, she had a slightly sore throat. I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and now she has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please tell me what are the common symptoms of tonsillitis in young children?Doctor's answer:
Once tonsillitis occurs, most children experience sore throat on their own. If the inflammation is severe, their ears may also ache. Most children will develop a fever, with temperatures potentially reaching as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. Additionally, children may feel weak, have headaches, experience body pain, and even chills. It is clearly observable that the tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. Therefore, pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious condition that must be detected and treated as early as possible.