Patient's question:
My son is 3 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and I noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Moreover, it seemed like his low-grade fever never subsided. I would like to ask: What are the symptoms and manifestations that may occur in children with tonsillitis?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. Children may also experience varying degrees of fever, and young children may even have convulsions due to high fever. Additionally, children may exhibit fatigue, headaches, and even (), as well as chills. At this stage, the tonsils are usually swollen and red. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. Therefore, it is recommended that parents take their children to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.