Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 8 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed it, coughed more severely, and now she has a high fever that won't break. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms if the child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common illness among children. One of its common symptoms is sore throat. Many children may cry incessantly due to the sore throat. Some children may also experience other symptoms at this stage. The body temperature varies, with low-grade fever being monitorable. High fever, however, requires immediate medical attention. Children may also feel fatigued, have headaches, experience (body aches), and even chills. Additionally, when the tonsils are inflamed, redness and swelling can be observed. A small number of children may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, or nephritis. As such, pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious condition that requires early detection and prompt treatment.