Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said his throat was sore. It was noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Question: What are the symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will then affect normal swallowing. Additionally, most children may experience persistent low fever or sudden high fever at this time. Along with fever, they may also have symptoms such as chills and headaches. Many children also feel weak all over. It is clearly observable that the child's tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. In more severe cases, complications may occur, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. If the child's condition continues to worsen, it is still recommended that parents not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.