Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said he had difficulty swallowing, accompanied by mild coughing, and it seemed like a low-grade fever that wouldn't go away.：What symptoms can occur if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Enlarged tonsils are one of the more common pediatric diseases. When a child contracts this illness, the first symptoms will be sore throat and difficulty swallowing. The child will usually also have a fever—either a low-grade one that doesn’t break or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, symptoms such as headache, body aches, fatigue, and chills may also appear. The tonsils should become inflamed, congested, and red and swollen at this stage. In more severe cases, complications may develop, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. The symptoms of tonsillitis can be quite serious and may even be life-threatening, so it is crucial to seek treatment promptly.