Patient's question:
My male child, who is 4 years old, initially said that even drinking water felt painful in his throat. I noticed that his cough also seemed quite severe. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What symptoms may occur if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, they will experience significant pain in their throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. The child may also have varying degrees of fever, and young children may even have convulsions due to high fever. Additionally, the child may feel weak, have headaches, or experience pain all over their body, as well as chills. When the tonsils are congested, redness and swelling can be observed. Severe complications may also occur, such as kidney inflammation or sepsis, which can directly threaten the child's life. Therefore, it is recommended that parents take their child to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.