Patient's question:
My son is 4 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts. I noticed that his cough seems to be quite severe as well, and it seems like his low fever hasn't gone away. Could you please tell me what symptoms might occur if a child gets tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will then affect normal swallowing. Additionally, the child usually has a fever, either a persistent low-grade fever or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the high fever are chills, fatigue, and headache. When the tonsils are swollen and red due to inflammation, the condition can progress to more severe complications if left untreated, such as sepsis or acute rheumatic fever. The symptoms of tonsillitis can be quite serious and may even be life-threatening, so it is essential to seek timely treatment.