Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He then noticed that his cough was quite severe, and he also had a slight fever and no energy. Please ask: What are the symptoms that may occur if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Pharyngitis is one of the more prevalent pediatric diseases in recent two years. First, sore throat is one of the main symptoms, and if severe, it may spread to the ears. At the same time, children may also have a fever, or a low-grade fever, or even a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. In cases of fever, many children may also experience headache, body pain, chills, and other symptoms. At this time, the tonsils are also red and swollen, and. Moreover, this disease may also lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. It is very serious for children to suffer from tonsillitis, and parents are expected to pay attention to this and take their children to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.