Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he had a slight sore throat. Then, we noticed that his coughing was quite severe. Moreover, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please tell me what symptoms are common when a child gets tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat, so if a child experiences mild tonsillitis, one of the most noticeable symptoms is sore throat, difficulty swallowing, accompanied by a certain fever. In severe cases, the fever can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius, so it should be taken seriously. Additionally, symptoms such as headache or general body pain may also occur. At this time, the tonsils of the child can be swollen and red, which is mostly due to inflammation and congestion. Moreover, a small number of children may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis. It can be seen that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease, and it is essential to detect and treat it as early as possible.