Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a sore throat even when trying to drink water, and noticed that his cough also seemed to be more severe. Additionally, it appeared he had a low-grade fever that hadn't subsided. Question: What are the common symptoms if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Once tonsillitis occurs, most children experience a sore throat on their own. If the inflammation worsens, their ears may also start to hurt. Additionally, most children may develop a persistent low fever or sudden high fever during this time. Accompanying the high fever are chills, fatigue, and headaches. At this stage, the child's tonsils are also swollen and usually enlarged. It's not just tonsillitis; it can further progress to affect the heart and kidneys, potentially causing endocarditis or nephritis. 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.