Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 7 years old. At first, he said he had a sore throat. I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the symptoms if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common illness among children, and one of its common symptoms is sore throat. Many children may cry incessantly due to sore throat, and they often accompany fever, either low-grade or high-grade, reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. Along with high fever, symptoms such as chills, fatigue, and headache may also occur. Additionally, when the tonsils are congested, redness and swelling can be observed. In some cases, complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis may also occur. 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.