Patient's question:
Boy, 10 years old, in primary school. At first, he said his throat hurt even when he drank water. He noticed that his cough was quite severe, and he was a bit feverish and lacked energy. Please ask: What are the symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsil inflammation, he will experience obvious pain in his throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. The child may also have a fever, which could be a low-grade one or a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the child may feel tired, have a headache, and in severe cases, even have chills. At the same time, due to diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the swollen tonsils can be clearly observed in the child. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to this parent that if your child indeed has the above symptoms, it is essential to seek medical treatment promptly.