Patient's question:
Boy, already 5 years old. At first, he said it hurt when he swallowed things. It was found that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke, and he had been a bit feverish all along. Please ask: What symptoms will occur if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If the child truly has tonsillitis, the first symptom is a sore throat, and because of this, the child will frequently cry due to difficulty swallowing. At the same time, the child may also have a fever, or a low-grade fever, or even a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, symptoms such as headache, body aches, fatigue, and chills may also appear. Careful observation will reveal that the child's tonsils are entirely red and swollen. In severe cases, complications may occur, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. It is evident that children's tonsillitis is a very serious condition and may even threaten the child's life. Parents must take their child to seek treatment in a timely manner.