Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and he noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well, accompanied by a low fever. Please ask: What are the symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
When a child gets tonsillitis, the first symptom they will experience is a sore throat, which may then affect the ears and even lead to otitis media. Additionally, most children will also have a persistent low fever or sudden high fever at this time. While having a fever, the child may also experience chills, fatigue, and other symptoms. At this stage, the tonsils are also swollen and congested. Moreover, it's not just the tonsils that are inflamed; further progression could potentially affect the heart and kidneys, leading to conditions such as endocarditis and nephritis. Therefore, we strongly advise this parent to seek medical treatment promptly if their child exhibits any of the symptoms mentioned above.