Question
My son is 4 years old. Initially, he had a bit of pain in his throat, and I noticed that when he speaks, his voice is a bit hoarse. Additionally, he has a slight fever and seems lackluster. Please ask: What symptoms might occur if a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common pediatric disease, and one of its common symptoms is throat pain. Many children will cry and fuss due to throat pain. At the same time, some children may also have a fever, which may be a persistent low fever or even a high fever up to 40 degrees Celsius. The child may also experience headaches, and in severe cases, may have general body pain. At the same time, they may also have chills and fatigue. Upon careful observation, you can find that the child’s tonsils are in a red and swollen state. Some children may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis. The symptoms of tonsillitis can be quite serious, even life-threatening, so it is essential to receive timely treatment.