Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and then noticed his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Additionally, he had a slight fever and seemed lethargic. Could you please tell me what are the common symptoms that occur if a child's tonsils become inflamed?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common childhood illness, and one of its common symptoms is sore throat. Many children will cry and fuss due to sore throat, and most children will also experience persistent low fever or sudden high fever at this time. In cases of fever, many children may also have symptoms such as headache or body pain, as well as chills. At the same time, due to the diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the enlargement of the tonsils can be clearly observed in children. Children with severe illness may also develop complications, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. If the child's condition is indeed worsening, it is still recommended that parents not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.