Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said it hurts when swallowing things. It was discovered that he also has a mild cough, and additionally, he has a low fever. Please ask: When a child has tonsillitis, what are the common symptoms that often appear?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will then affect normal swallowing. The child may also have varying degrees of fever, and young children may even experience convulsions due to high fever. Additionally, the child will feel weak, have a headache, and in severe cases, may exhibit chills. At this point, the tonsils will also appear red and swollen, usually due to inflammation and congestion. Children with severe illness may also develop complications, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. It is clear that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious condition and must be detected and treated as early as possible.