Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking. Additionally, he seemed to have a low-grade fever that hasn't gone away. Please ask: If a child's tonsils become inflamed, what are the possible clinical symptoms?Doctor's answer:
If the child truly has tonsillitis, the first symptom is a sore throat, and due to the difficulty swallowing, the child will often cry frequently. Most children will also develop a fever, with severe cases reaching temperatures as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, symptoms such as headache, body pain, fatigue, and chills may also appear. It is clearly observable that the child's tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. If this is not given proper attention in a timely manner, it may lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. If the child's condition is indeed worsening, it is still recommended that parents not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.