Patient's question:
My little girl is 3 years old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. She also had a low fever and wasn't feeling well. I'm asking: What symptoms can occur if a child gets tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Once tonsillitis occurs, most children experience sore throat on their own. If the inflammation worsens, the ears may also become painful. Children may have varying degrees of fever, and young children may even have convulsions due to high fever. In addition to fever, children may also exhibit chills, fatigue, and headaches. At the same time, due to diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the enlargement of the tonsils can be clearly observed. Moreover, it's not just tonsillitis—further progression may affect the heart and kidneys, leading to conditions such as endocarditis and nephritis. If the child's condition is indeed worsening, it is still recommended that parents not delay and take the child for treatment as soon as possible.