Patient's question:
My little girl is 7 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed it accompanied by mild coughing. Additionally, she had a slight fever and seemed listless. Could you please tell me: What are the common symptoms that occur when a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Once a child gets tonsillitis, the first thing they feel is a severe sore throat. In cases of inflammation, they may even be unable to swallow food normally. Along with the sore throat, some children may also develop a fever, which could range from a low-grade fever to a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. Children may also experience headaches, and in severe cases, they might have pain all over their body. At the same time, they may also have chills, fatigue. Due to the diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the swollen tonsils can be clearly observed. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. The symptoms of tonsillitis can be quite severe and may even be life-threatening. Therefore, it is essential to seek timely treatment.