Patient's question:
My little girl is 3 years old. At first, she said she had pain when swallowing, and I noticed she also had mild coughing. Additionally, it seems like she hasn't recovered from a low fever. Could you please tell me what are the common symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat, so if a child develops tonsillitis, one of the most obvious symptoms is sore throat and difficulty swallowing. At the same time, the child may also have a fever, or a low-grade fever, or even a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. The child may also experience headaches, and in severe cases, even pain throughout the body. At this time, the tonsils should be inflamed, red, and swollen. Moreover, it's not just the tonsils that are affected; further development could lead to involvement of the heart and kidneys, causing conditions like endocarditis and nephritis. Therefore, it is recommended to this parent that if your child indeed has the above symptoms, it is essential to seek medical treatment promptly.