Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 7 years old. At first, he felt sore throat even when drinking water. He found that his cough was quite severe, and at the same time, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the symptoms of tonsillitis in infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
If the child truly has tonsillitis, the first symptom is usually a sore throat, and because of this, the child will frequently cry due to difficulty swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can even reach 40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the child may feel weak, have a headache, and in more severe cases, experience chills. At this time, the child's tonsils will also be red and swollen, and they are often enlarged. If the condition progresses, it may lead to some particularly serious complications, such as sepsis or acute rheumatic fever. You can observe the child's condition. If it is already quite severe, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.