Question
My son is 9 years old. Initially, he said he felt pain when swallowing, and I noticed he had a slight cough and has been a bit feverish. What symptoms might a child with tonsillitis exhibit?
Answer
If a child indeed has tonsillitis, the initial symptom is a sore throat, and the child may frequently cry out in pain as they struggle to swallow. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, with severe cases potentially reaching 40 degrees Celsius. During the fever, the child may also experience chills and fatigue. At this time, the tonsils are also red and swollen, and some children may even develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis. It is very serious for a child to have tonsillitis, and I hope that parents can pay attention to this and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.