Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 5 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed it came with mild coughing. Also, it seemed like a low fever that just wouldn't go away. Please ask: What symptoms can occur with children's tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Once a child gets tonsillitis, the first thing they feel is severe throat pain. Moreover, with inflammation, they may even struggle to swallow food normally. At the same time, the child may also have a fever, or a low-grade fever, or even a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. The child may also experience headaches, and in severe cases, they might have pain all over their body. Additionally, they may have chills, fatigue, and you can see that the tonsils are also swollen at this time, which is usually due to inflammation and congestion. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. Therefore, we strongly advise parents that if your child indeed has the symptoms mentioned above, it is essential to seek medical treatment promptly.