Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 6 years old, just started, said it hurts to swallow, discovered, accompanied by mild cough, also, high fever has not subsided yet. Please ask: If the child has tonsillitis, what symptoms would appear.Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptom that usually appears is sore throat, and the child may also experience difficulty swallowing to varying degrees. Additionally, the child typically has a fever, ranging from low-grade fever that persists to high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, the child may also develop symptoms such as chills and fatigue. Meanwhile, due to the diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the swelling of the tonsils can be clearly observed. If the condition progresses, it may lead to severe complications, such as sepsis or acute rheumatic fever. Tonsillitis in children is a very serious condition, and parents should take it seriously. It is important to take the child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.