Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said he had a sore throat. Upon observation, it seems his cough is also quite severe. Additionally, it appears he has had a low-grade fever that hasn't gone away. Please ask: What symptoms will occur if a young child gets tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Most children with tonsillitis will feel a sore throat, and the pain will be more intense when swallowing. Children may also have varying degrees of fever, and young children may even have convulsions due to high fever. At the same time, they may also experience headaches or general body pain. It can be seen that the tonsils are red and swollen at this time, which is mostly due to inflammation and congestion. If the condition continues to develop, it may lead to some particularly serious complications, such as sepsis, acute rheumatic fever, etc. It is very serious for children to get tonsillitis. Parents are advised to pay attention to this and take their children to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.