Patient's question:
My little girl is 7 years old. At first, she said even drinking water with her throat felt painful, and it was found that her cough also seemed quite severe. Additionally, it appeared that her low-grade fever hadn't subsided. I would like to ask: What are the common clinical manifestations if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If the child indeed has tonsillitis, the first symptom is a sore throat, and due to this, the child will frequently cry because they cannot swallow. The child will also have a fever, which can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. This should be taken seriously. Along with the fever, there may be chills and headaches as well. Most children will feel weak all over. It is clearly observable that the tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. If the condition worsens, it may lead to some particularly serious complications, such as sepsis or acute rheumatic fever. Therefore, once these symptoms are noticed, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly to prevent complications.