Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and then discovered that his cough seemed to be getting worse. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please tell me what are the common symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite obvious. For example, children often cry incessantly due to throat pain and difficulty swallowing normally. At the same time, children may also develop a fever, which could be a low-grade fever or a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. In cases of fever, many children may also experience headaches, body aches, and chills. The tonsils should become inflamed, congested, and swollen at this time. Children may also develop complications such as sepsis, arthritis, or skin disorders. If the child's condition is indeed worsening, it is still recommended that parents do not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.