Patient's question:
My daughter, who is 9 years old, initially said she had a sore throat. She also noticed slight coughing, and she had been running a low fever. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms that occur if a child gets tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If the child really suffers from tonsillitis, the first symptom is a sore throat. Because of this, the child cannot swallow and will frequently cry. The child is often accompanied by fever—either persistent low-grade fever or high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, symptoms such as headache, body pain, fatigue, and chills may also appear. Careful observation will reveal that the child's tonsils are entirely swollen and red. Severe complications may also occur, such as kidney disease or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. Therefore, it is recommended to this parent that if your child indeed has the symptoms mentioned above, it is essential to seek medical treatment promptly.