Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 3 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water felt painful in her throat. She also noticed mild coughing. Additionally, she now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: If the child has tonsillitis, what are the clinical symptoms that may appear?Doctor's answer:
Many children now experience recurrent tonsillitis, and the symptoms of tonsillitis are actually quite easy to identify. First, most children will feel severe throat pain, and they are often accompanied by fever—either persistent low-grade fever or high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. The children not only have fever but also exhibit symptoms such as chills, fatigue, and headache. Careful observation reveals that the tonsils are entirely red and swollen, and severe complications may also occur, such as kidney inflammation or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. Therefore, it is recommended to this parent that if your child indeed has the symptoms mentioned above, it is essential to seek medical treatment promptly.