Patient's question:
Boy, who is already 7 years old, initially felt pain in his throat even when drinking water. He noticed that his cough also seemed to be more severe. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What symptoms might appear if the child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Most children with tonsillitis will feel a sore throat, and the pain will be more intense when swallowing. At the same time, the child may also have a fever, or a low-grade fever, or even a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. The child may also have a headache, and in severe cases, even aches all over the body, accompanied by chills and fatigue. At this time, the tonsils of the child will be red and swollen. Children with severe illness may also develop complications, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. Therefore, it is recommended that parents, if your child indeed has the above symptoms, must be taken to the hospital for treatment in a timely manner.