Question
Dear Baby Girl, currently 8 years old, just started saying she has a sore throat, found that it is accompanied by a slight cough, and also accompanied by a low fever. What clinical symptoms appear in children with tonsillitis during childbirth?
Answer
When a child develops tonsillitis, the first symptom is usually a sore throat, which may then affect the ears and potentially lead to otitis media. Along with the sore throat, some children may also experience fever, which can range from a persistent low-grade fever to high-grade fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. The child may also exhibit fatigue, headaches, and general body aches, as well as chills. At this point, the tonsils should be inflamed and become congested and swollen. This condition may also trigger more severe complications such as sepsis, rheumatism, and joint disease. The symptoms of tonsillitis can be quite serious and even life-threatening, so it is crucial to seek timely treatment.