Patient's question:
My boy is 6 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed it, and had severe coughing. Meanwhile, he had been slightly feverish. Please ask: What are the symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common illness among children, with sore throat being one of its typical symptoms. Many children may cry incessantly due to the sore throat. At the same time, the child may also develop a fever, which could range from a low-grade fever to high-grade fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, the child may experience chills, fatigue, and other symptoms. At this stage, the tonsils should become inflamed, red, and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. If the child's condition is indeed worsening, it is still recommended that parents not delay treatment and take the child to seek medical care as soon as possible.