Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water made his throat hurt. He noticed it accompanied by a mild cough, and at the same time, it seemed like a low-grade fever that never went away. Please ask: What are the clinical manifestations of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
Children's tonsillitis is currently one of the more common pediatric diseases. When a child contracts this illness, the first symptoms are usually a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. The child is often accompanied by fever, ranging from low-grade to as high as 40 degrees Celsius. In addition, the child may feel weak, have a headache, and in severe cases, experience chills. At this stage, the tonsils are also red and swollen. Moreover, this condition can potentially lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. Therefore, it is recommended that parents, if their child indeed displays these symptoms, should promptly seek medical treatment.