Patient's question:
My boy, who is 3 years old, initially said that he felt pain when swallowing. I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he had a slight fever and lacked energy. Please ask: What symptoms can occur if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, he experiences significant pain in his throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. The child may also develop a fever, which could range from a low-grade fever to a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, he may have a headache or a general body ache. At this stage, the tonsils are often swollen and red, and may lead to serious complications, such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten the child's life. Therefore, it is advised that parents take their child to seek medical treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.