Patient's question:
Boy, already 1 year old, just started saying that swallowing things hurts. Noticed that when speaking, his voice is a bit hoarse, and it seems like a low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms that may occur in children with tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child gets tonsillitis, the first symptom the child will experience is a sore throat, which may then potentially affect the ears and even lead to otitis media. Some children may also experience certain symptoms during this stage. The temperature varies among individuals; if it's a low fever, it can be monitored, but if it's a high fever, medical attention is necessary. The child may also have a headache, and in severe cases, they may experience pain throughout the body. At the same time, they may also have chills, fatigue. At this stage, the tonsils are red, swollen, and congested, and in some cases, complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, or nephritis may also occur. It is evident that children's tonsillitis is a very serious condition and may even threaten the child's life. Parents must take their children to seek treatment in a timely manner.