Patient's question:
Boy, 10 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed it, had severe coughing, and also had a slight fever and no energy. Please ask: What are the common symptoms and manifestations of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, they will experience obvious pain in both their throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. Along with fever, chills and headaches may also occur. Most children feel extremely weak, and it is clearly observable that the tonsils are red and swollen due to congestion. In some cases, complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, or nephritis may also develop. It is evident that childhood tonsillitis is a very serious condition that can even threaten a child's life. Parents must take their child to receive timely treatment.