Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing, and it was found that his cough was also quite severe. At the same time, it seemed like his low fever hadn't gone away. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms that would occur if the child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Pharyngitis is one of the more prevalent pediatric diseases in the past two years. First and foremost, sore throat is one of the main symptoms, which can spread to the ears if severe. Children usually also have a fever, either low-grade and persistent or high-grade, reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, children may experience fatigue, headaches, generalized body pain, and chills. At this time, the tonsils are also red and swollen, and they are often enlarged. In more severe cases, complications may occur, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take their children to seek medical treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.