Patient's question:
My little girl is 4 years old. At first, she said her throat hurts, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Moreover, she now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the clinical manifestations when a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Pharyngitis is one of the more prevalent pediatric diseases in recent two years. First, sore throat is one of the main symptoms, and in severe cases, it can spread to the ears. Most children will have a fever, with temperatures reaching as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. During fever, many children may also experience headache, body pain, chills, and other symptoms. At this time, the child's tonsils are also red and swollen, and they are usually enlarged. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. It is clear that pharyngitis is a very serious disease and must be detected and treated as early as possible.