Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. It was also discovered that his cough seemed quite severe, and he was a bit feverish and lacking in energy. Could you please tell me what clinical manifestations would occur if the child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Once tonsillitis occurs, most children experience sore throat on their own. If the inflammation worsens, the ears may also ache. The child may have varying degrees of fever, and young children may even have convulsions due to high fever. Additionally, the child may feel weak, have a headache, and in severe cases, may experience chills. It is clearly observable that the child's tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. Severe complications may also occur, such as kidney disease or sepsis, which directly threaten life. Therefore, pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease and must be detected and treated as early as possible.