Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 7 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts, and we noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. At the same time, he has a slight fever and is lacking energy. Please ask: What symptoms will occur if the child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat, so if tonsillitis occurs, one of the most obvious symptoms is sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, with severe cases possibly reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the high fever are chills, fatigue, and headache. At this time, the tonsils are also red, swollen, and congested. In some cases, children may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, or nephritis. Therefore, it is clear that childhood tonsillitis is a very serious illness, and it is essential to detect it early and seek treatment promptly.