Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 6 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking. She also noticed mild coughing, and she has had a slight fever. If a child has tonsillitis, what symptoms might she have?Doctor's answer:
If a child's tonsils are inflamed, the first symptoms that usually appear are sore throat, and the child's swallowing will also be accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty. Moreover, most children may also have persistent low-grade fever or sudden high fever at this time. In cases of fever, many children may also experience headache, body pain, and chills. It can be observed that the child's tonsils are also red and swollen at this stage, which is mostly due to inflammation and congestion. Additionally, this type of condition may also lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and arthritis. Therefore, it is advised to the parent that if your child indeed has the symptoms mentioned above, it is essential to seek medical treatment promptly.