Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, has entered primary school. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and it also seemed like his low-grade fever had not subsided. Please ask: What symptoms can a child have with tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite noticeable. For example, children often cry incessantly due to throat pain and difficulty swallowing normally. The child may also have a fever, which can be as high as 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. It's important to pay attention, as many children with a fever may also experience headache or body pain, as well as chills. It is clearly observable that the child's tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. In more severe cases, complications may occur, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. Therefore, it is recommended that parents seek medical attention promptly if they suspect their child has tonsillitis.