Patient's question:
My son is 6 years old. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing, and it was found that his cough was quite severe. At the same time, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the clinical manifestations that may occur if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Pharyngitis is one of the more prevalent pediatric diseases in the past two years. First, sore throat is one of the main symptoms, and if severe, it can spread to the ears. Fever is also a common symptom of pharyngitis, and in severe cases, it can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, symptoms such as headache, body pain, fatigue, and chills may also appear. Additionally, due to the diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the swelling of the tonsils can be clearly observed in children. Children with severe conditions may also develop complications, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, and rheumatic endocarditis. Therefore, it is recommended that parents take their children to seek medical treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.