Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 6 years old, just started, feels a sore throat when speaking, found that coughing is quite severe, and, a little fever and low spirits, please ask: what symptoms and manifestations are often found when a child's tonsils are inflamed.Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptom that usually appears is a sore throat, and the child's swallowing will also be accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty. Most children will have a fever, and in severe cases, the temperature can rise to as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. During a fever, many children may also experience headache, body pain, and chills. Additionally, when the tonsils are congested, redness and swelling can be observed. Moreover, this condition may lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. Therefore, it is advised that parents seek medical attention promptly upon discovering their child has tonsillitis.