Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows, and then we noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Moreover, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the symptoms and manifestations of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat, so if there is a slight inflammation of the tonsils, one of the most obvious symptoms is sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. During a fever, many children may also experience headaches, body aches, and chills. At the same time, due to the diffuse congestion of the throat mucosa, the swelling of the tonsils in children can be clearly observed. If attention is not paid in time, it may lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. It is very serious if a child gets tonsillitis. We hope parents can pay attention to this and take their children to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.