Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a bit of pain in his throat, noticed it, and then experienced severe coughing. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What symptoms can occur with tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, and then it will affect normal swallowing. The child may also have a fever, which can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius if severe. It's important to take this seriously. The child may not only have a fever but also experience chills, fatigue, and headaches. Additionally, due to diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the swelling of the tonsils can be clearly observed. In severe cases, complications may occur, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. As a result, pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious condition, and it is essential to detect and treat it as early as possible.