Patient's question:
Boy, who is already 4 years old, started to feel pain when drinking water, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking, and now has high fever that won't subside. Please ask: If a child has tonsillitis, what clinical symptoms might appear?Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat. Therefore, if tonsillitis occurs in children, one of the most obvious symptoms is sore throat, difficulty swallowing. While experiencing sore throat, some children may also have a fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. In cases of fever, many children may also develop a headache, body aches, and chills. Additionally, due to diffuse congestion of the throat mucosa, the swollen tonsils can be clearly observed in children. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. You can observe your child's condition. If it is already quite severe, it is recommended to take them to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.