Question
My son is 7 years old. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, accompanied by a mild cough. Now, he has a persistent high fever. What symptoms might appear if a young child develops tonsillitis?
Answer
Currently, acute tonsillitis is indeed quite common in children, and its symptoms are quite apparent. For example, children often cry and struggle due to sore throat and difficulty swallowing; they may also have a fever, which could be low-grade or as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius; they may also experience headaches, and in severe cases, pain all over the body. At this time, the tonsils become congested and swollen. This condition can also lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatism, and arthritis. It is very serious when infants develop tonsillitis, and we hope that parents will pay close attention and take their children to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.