Patient's question:
Boy, already 3 years old. At first, saying that drinking water with his throat felt painful, found that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and also had a slight fever and no energy. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms if the child's tonsils get inflamed.Doctor's answer:
If a child's tonsils are inflamed, the first symptom that usually appears is usually a sore throat. Additionally, the child may experience varying degrees of difficulty swallowing, and they often have a fever, either a low-grade fever that doesn't break or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. Along with the high fever, there may be chills, fatigue, and headaches. At this time, the tonsils are also swollen and red. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. If the child's condition is indeed worsening, it is still recommended that parents not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.