Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 4 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts. I noticed that his cough seems to be more severe, and he also has a low fever. Please ask: What are the symptoms of tonsillitis in young children?Doctor's answer:
If the child truly has tonsillitis, the first symptom is a sore throat, and as a result, the child will frequently cry because they cannot swallow. The child will also have a fever, which can be as high as 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. This should be taken seriously, and it may also be accompanied by a headache or body pain. At this time, the tonsils of the child will be red and swollen, and they are often larger than usual. Children with severe symptoms may also develop complications, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. It is very serious if the child gets tonsillitis, and parents are urged to take it seriously and take the child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.