Question
My son is 8 years old. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, and he seemed to have difficulty swallowing. He also had a low-grade fever. What are the common symptoms that may appear in children with tonsillitis?
Answer
Currently, acute tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are relatively evident. Children often have difficulty swallowing due to throat pain and may cry and fuss constantly. They may experience a certain degree of fever, which can be as high as 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases, and this should be taken seriously. Additionally, children may feel fatigue and headaches, and in severe cases, they may even experience chills. At this time, the tonsils are usually red and swollen, primarily due to congestion caused by inflammation. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. It is quite serious for a child to have tonsillitis, so parents should pay attention to this issue and take their child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible.