Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 7 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: What symptoms would appear if the child's tonsils were inflamed?Doctor's answer:
When a child gets tonsillitis, the first symptom is usually a sore throat, which may then affect the ears and even lead to otitis media. Some children may also develop a fever along with the sore throat, which could range from a low-grade fever to a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. The child may feel weak, have a headache, and in severe cases, may experience chills. Additionally, due to diffuse congestion of the throat mucosa, the swollen tonsils can be clearly observed. If the condition worsens further, more serious complications may arise, such as sepsis or endocarditis. You can observe the child's condition, and if it appears severe, it is recommended to take them to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.