Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 5 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and he also had a slight fever and no energy. 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. It may then affect the ears and even lead to otitis media. Some children may also experience fever at this stage. The temperature varies, so low-grade fever can be monitored, but high fever requires immediate medical attention. The child may also have a headache, and in severe cases, even general body pain. At the same time, they may experience chills, fatigue, and the tonsils should become inflamed, red, and swollen. If this is not taken seriously in time, it may lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. You can observe the child's condition. If it is already quite serious, it is recommended to take them to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.