Patient's question:
My son is 4 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and I noticed that his cough was quite severe. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please tell me: What symptoms can a child with tonsillitis have?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, they will experience significant pain in their throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. Additionally, most children may also have persistent low-grade fever or sudden high fever at this time. Along with the fever, symptoms such as chills and fatigue may also occur. At this stage, the child's tonsils will be red and swollen, and they are often enlarged. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. Therefore, it is recommended that parents, if their child indeed has the symptoms mentioned above, should seek medical treatment promptly.