Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and it was accompanied by low-grade fever. Please ask: What are the common symptoms when a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Most children with tonsillitis experience a sore throat, and the pain intensifies during swallowing. They may also have varying degrees of fever. Young children may even have convulsions due to high fever. Additionally, children may feel weak, have headaches, and in severe cases, chills. When the tonsils are congested, swelling and redness can be observed. In severe cases, complications such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis may occur. Therefore, it is recommended that if your child exhibits the above symptoms, you must seek medical treatment promptly.