Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, who has started primary school. At first, he had a slight sore throat, and then discovered that his cough was quite severe. Additionally, he now has a high fever that doesn't seem to go down. Please ask: If a child develops tonsillitis, what symptoms might they have.Doctor's answer:
If the child truly has tonsillitis, the initial symptom is a sore throat, and the child will frequently cry because they cannot swallow. Most children will have a fever, with severe cases reaching temperatures as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. The child may also experience fatigue, headache, generalized pain, and chills. Additionally, because the pharyngeal mucosa is diffusely congested, the tonsils can be clearly swollen. It's not just the tonsillitis that may progress to affect the heart and kidneys, potentially causing endocarditis or nephritis. You can observe the child's condition, and if it's already quite severe, it's recommended to take them to the hospital for early diagnosis and treatment.