Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, in primary school. At first, he had a slightly sore throat. He noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, he had a slightly fever and was lacking energy. Please ask: If the child has tonsillitis, what symptoms will occur?Doctor's answer:
Once a child gets tonsillitis, the first thing they feel is severe throat pain. And with inflammation, they may even be unable to swallow food normally. Most children also experience persistent low fever or sudden high fever at this time. The child will feel tired, have a headache, and in severe cases, there may be chills. A careful observation can reveal that the tonsils are entirely red and swollen. If attention is not given promptly, it may lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis, among others. It is evident that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease, and it is essential to detect and treat it as early as possible.