Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started primary school. At first, he felt a little sore in his throat. He noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke, and it seemed like he had a low-grade fever that never went away. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms that occur when a child's tonsils get inflamed.Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat, so when a child experiences tonsillitis, one of the most prominent symptoms is sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, with the temperature potentially rising to 40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. Headache or body pain may also accompany the fever. At this time, the child's tonsils are red and swollen, and they are usually slightly enlarged. In some cases, complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, or nephritis may also occur. If the child's condition continues to worsen, it is advisable for parents not to delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.