Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. He has also had a slight fever for a while. Could you please tell me what are the common symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat. Therefore, if a child develops tonsillitis, one of the most obvious symptoms is sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and the child often has a fever, either a low-grade one that doesn't break or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. In cases of fever, many children may also experience headaches, body aches, and chills. At this time, the child's tonsils are also red and swollen, and they are usually enlarged. If the condition worsens, it may lead to some particularly serious complications, such as sepsis or acute rheumatic fever. You can observe the child's condition. If it is already severe, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.