Patient's question:
My little girl is 1 year old. At first, she said she had pain when swallowing, and it was found that her cough was also quite severe. Additionally, she 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:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, they experience significant pain in their throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. The child usually also has a fever, which may be low-grade or as high as 40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, symptoms such as headache, body aches, fatigue, and chills may occur. It is clearly observable that the child's tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. In severe cases, complications may arise, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. It is very serious if a child gets tonsillitis, and parents should pay attention to this. It is important to take the child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.