Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 4 years old. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water. He then developed severe coughing and had a low fever at the same time. Could you please tell me: What are the symptoms of tonsillitis in infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat, so if there is a small ear tonsillitis, one of the most obvious symptoms is sore throat and difficulty swallowing. At the same time, some children may also have a fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or even a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. The child not only has a fever but may also experience chills, fatigue, and headaches. At this time, the tonsils should become inflamed, red, and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. It is clear that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease and must be detected and treated as early as possible.