Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 6 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water with her throat felt painful. She noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and it seemed like her low-grade fever never went away. Please ask: What symptoms would appear if the child's tonsils were inflamed?Doctor's answer:
Many children now suffer from recurrent tonsillitis, and the symptoms of tonsillitis are actually quite easy to identify. First, most children will experience severe throat pain. While some may also develop a fever, it could be a persistent low-grade fever or even a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. In addition to fever, children may also exhibit chills, fatigue, and headaches. It is clearly observable that the tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. If the condition continues to worsen, it may lead to some particularly serious complications, such as sepsis or acute rheumatic fever. If the child's condition is indeed worsening, it is still recommended that parents do not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.