Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 6 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts, and he noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. At the same time, he has a slight fever and lacks energy. Please ask: What are the common clinical symptoms that usually appear when a child has tonsillitis.Doctor's answer:
When a child suffers from tonsillitis, the first symptom they may experience is a sore throat. This can then potentially affect the ears and even lead to otitis media. The child usually accompanies these symptoms with a fever, ranging from a low-grade fever that doesn't subside to high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. The child may also experience headaches, and in severe cases, even aches all over the body. At the same time, they may have chills and fatigue. Due to the diffuse congestion of the throat mucosa, the swollen tonsils can be clearly observed in the child. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. Therefore, we advise this parent that if your child indeed exhibits the above symptoms, it is crucial to seek medical treatment promptly.