Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking. He noticed, coughing was quite severe, and it seemed like a low fever that never subsided. Could you please tell me what symptoms might occur if a child gets tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If a child truly has tonsillitis, the first symptom is usually a sore throat, and because of this, the child will often cry frequently due to difficulty swallowing. Most children will also develop a fever, which can be as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. Along with the fever, the child may experience chills, fatigue, and other symptoms. Careful observation will reveal that the tonsils are entirely red and swollen. If this is not taken seriously in a timely manner, it can lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, or sepsis. You can observe the child's condition, and if it has become severe, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.