Patient's question:
My little girl is 9 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water with her throat felt painful. She was found to have some difficulty swallowing, and it seemed like her low-grade fever never went away. Please ask: If the child has tonsillitis, what are the clinical symptoms?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will then affect normal swallowing. Additionally, the child usually has a fever, either a low-grade one that doesn't break or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. The child not only has a fever but also experiences chills, fatigue, and headaches. At this time, the tonsils are also red and swollen, and the condition may lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, or joint disease. 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.