Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 4 years old. At first, he felt soreness in his throat even when drinking water. He also had mild coughing. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: If the child has tonsillitis, what are the common symptoms?Doctor's answer:
If the child truly has tonsillitis, the first symptom is a sore throat, and because the child cannot swallow, they will frequently cry. The child will also have a fever, which can reach as high as 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. It is important to take this seriously. The child may also experience headaches, and in severe cases, even aches all over the body. At the same time, chills and fatigue may occur. When the tonsils are swollen and congested, redness and swelling can be observed. In severe cases, the child may develop complications, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. Therefore, parents should take the child to a doctor for early treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.