Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he said he had a sore throat. It was found that his cough seemed to be quite severe as well, and at the same time, it seemed like his low fever hadn't gone away. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms that may occur when a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, they experience significant pain in both their throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. Along with the sore throat, some children may also develop a fever, which could range from a persistent low-grade fever to a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the high fever are chills, fatigue, and headaches. Additionally, due to the diffuse congestion of the throat mucosa, the swollen tonsils can be clearly observed. In more severe cases, complications may arise, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. Tonsillitis symptoms can be quite severe and may even be life-threatening, so it is essential to seek timely treatment.