Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. At first, when he started talking, he felt a sore throat. He noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well, and he had been running a low fever. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat, so if a child develops tonsillitis, one of the most obvious symptoms is a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Additionally, most children may also experience persistent low fever or sudden high fever at this time. The child may feel tired, have a headache, and in severe cases, chills may also occur. The tonsils of the child will also appear red and swollen at this time, which is usually caused by inflammation and congestion. If the condition continues to worsen, it may lead to some particularly serious complications, such as sepsis or acute rheumatic fever. Therefore, it is recommended that parents take their child to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from further deteriorating and causing unnecessary harm to the child.