Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the clinical manifestations when a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If the child truly suffers from tonsillitis, the first symptom is a sore throat, and as a result, the child will frequently cry because they cannot swallow. The child is usually accompanied by fever, either a low-grade fever that persists or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, there may be chills and symptoms such as a headache. Most children also feel weak all over. At the same time, due to the diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the enlargement of the tonsils can be clearly observed in the child. In some cases, complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis may also occur. It is clear that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious illness, and it is essential to detect it early and treat it early.