Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts even when he drinks water. He noticed it accompanied by mild coughing, and at the same time, it seems like he hasn't recovered from a low fever. Could you please tell me: What are the common clinical symptoms that appear when a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Once tonsillitis occurs, most children experience sore throat on their own. If the inflammation worsens, the ears may also become painful. Additionally, children usually have a fever, ranging from low-grade to high-grade, with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. Headache is also common, and in severe cases, the child may experience pain all over the body. At the same time, they may have chills and fatigue. The tonsils should become red, swollen, and inflamed at this stage. If this condition is not given proper attention in time, it may lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. If the child's condition continues to worsen, it is still recommended that parents do not delay and take their child to seek treatment as soon as possible.