Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 4 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking, and then discovered that her cough was quite severe. Additionally, she had a slight fever and wasn't feeling well. I'd like to ask: What symptoms might a child have if their tonsils become inflamed?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptom to appear is usually a sore throat, and swallowing difficulty will also accompany varying degrees of severity. The child may also have a fever, which can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. It is important to take this seriously, and the child may also experience fatigue, headache, or even body pain, as well as chills. At this stage, the tonsils are also red and swollen, and some children may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, or nephritis. Therefore, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly once these symptoms are observed in order to prevent the occurrence of complications.