Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 6 years old, just starting, a little sore throat, found that her voice is a bit hoarse when speaking, and now she has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: what are the common symptoms if the child's tonsils get inflamed.Doctor's answer:
When a child gets tonsillitis, the first symptom they may experience is a sore throat, which could then affect the ears and even lead to otitis media. Most children will also develop a fever, with temperatures reaching as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. During a fever, many children may also experience headache, body aches, and chills. It can be observed that the child's tonsils are also red and swollen at this time, which is mostly due to inflammation and congestion. If the condition continues to progress, it may lead to some particularly severe complications, such as sepsis, acute rheumatic fever, etc. Therefore, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly once these symptoms are noticed to prevent complications.