Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, it seemed like he had a low-grade fever that never went away. Please ask: What symptoms will occur if my child gets tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite obvious. For example, children often cry incessantly due to throat pain and difficulty swallowing normally. At the same time, children may also develop a fever, which could be low-grade or high-grade, potentially reaching 39-40 degrees Celsius. Children may also experience headaches, and in severe cases, they may have pain all over their body, accompanied by chills and fatigue. At this stage, the tonsils are also red and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. The symptoms of tonsillitis are quite severe and can even be life-threatening. Therefore, it is essential to seek timely treatment.