Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 6 years old. At first, she said it hurts when she swallows something. I noticed that her cough is quite severe, and now she has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please tell me: What are the clinical symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will then affect normal swallowing. Additionally, most children may experience persistent low-grade fever or sudden high fever at this time. Along with the fever, symptoms such as chills and fatigue may also occur. The child's tonsils will appear red and swollen at this stage. If attention is not given promptly, complications may arise, such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis, among others. If the child's condition continues to worsen, it is still recommended that parents do not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.