Patient's question:
A 7-year-old boy, at first, had a slightly sore throat and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Additionally, it seemed like he had a low-grade fever that never went away. Please ask: What are the common symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
When a child gets tonsillitis, first the child will feel a sore throat, which may then affect the ears and even lead to otitis media. While experiencing a sore throat, some children may also have a fever, which could range from a low-grade fever to a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, symptoms such as headache, body aches, fatigue, and chills may also occur. When the tonsils are swollen, redness and swelling can be observed. Additionally, a small number of children may develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, or nephritis. Tonsillitis in children is a very serious condition, and parents are advised to pay attention to this. It is important to take the child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.