Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 8 years old. At first, she said her throat hurts, and later found that it's accompanied by mild coughing. Also, it seems like she hasn't recovered from a low fever. I'm asking: If a child has tonsillitis, what symptoms would you expect?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, they will experience significant pain in their throat and ears, which affects normal swallowing. The child may also have a fever, sometimes as high as 40 degrees Celsius, and should be taken seriously. Along with the fever, they may also have symptoms such as chills and headaches. Most children will feel extremely weak. The tonsils should become inflamed, red, and swollen at this stage. In some cases, complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis may also occur. You can observe the child's condition. If it is already quite serious, it is recommended to take them to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.