Patient's question:
Boy, 10 years old, has started primary school. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water. He noticed it accompanied by mild coughing and low fever. Please ask: What symptoms may occur in infants and young children with tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis in young children 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. They may also experience varying degrees of fever, and young children may even have convulsions due to high fever. Additionally, children may feel weak, have headaches, and in severe cases, may exhibit chills. At the same time, due to diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the enlargement of the tonsils can be clearly observed in children. Complications such as sepsis, arthritis, and skin disorders may also occur. Therefore, it is suggested that parents should take their children to seek medical treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.