Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 7 years old. At first, he had a slight sore throat. He noticed it, and his cough became quite severe. Also, he has had a low-grade fever. Could you please tell me: What are the common symptoms that occur when a child's tonsils become inflamed?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it is indeed relatively common to have tonsillitis, and its symptoms are also quite noticeable. For example, children often cry incessantly due to throat pain and difficulty swallowing normally. Most children will develop a fever, with severe cases reaching temperatures as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. Not only will the child have a fever but also symptoms such as chills, fatigue, and headache. At this time, the child's tonsils will appear red and swollen. If this is not given immediate attention, it may lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. Tonsillitis in children is very serious, and parents are urged to take it seriously and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.