Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 3 years old. At first, his throat felt a bit sore, and he noticed that his cough was quite severe. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't break. I would like to ask: If a child has tonsillitis, what symptoms might he exhibit?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, and then it will affect normal swallowing. While experiencing sore throat, some children may also develop a fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or high fever up to 40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the child may feel weak, have a headache, or even body aches, along with chills. At this stage, the tonsils are usually swollen and congested, red and very swollen. If attention is not promptly paid and complications occur, such as rheumatism, nephritis, or sepsis, it is important to take this seriously. Therefore, it is recommended that parents, if their child shows symptoms mentioned above, should take them to the hospital for timely treatment.