Question
My daughter is 8 years old. She recently started having a sore throat, and I noticed her voice is a bit hoarse when she speaks, accompanied by a low-grade fever. What are the common symptoms of tonsillitis in children?
Answer
Many children now experience recurrent tonsillitis, and the symptoms of tonsillitis are actually quite easy to detect. Firstly, most children will feel a sore throat, and they usually have a fever, either a low-grade fever that persists or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. They may also experience headaches, body aches, fatigue, and chills. At this time, the tonsils of the child are also red and swollen, which is often due to inflammation and congestion. There may also be some severe complications, such as nephritis or septicemia, which can directly threaten life. The symptoms of tonsillitis can be quite serious, even life-threatening, so it is essential to seek timely treatment.