Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 8 years old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, noticed it, and her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke. Also, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: What symptoms and manifestations will occur if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will then affect normal swallowing. The child may also develop a fever, which could be low-grade or high-grade, ranging from 39-40 degrees Celsius. Headaches may also occur, and in severe cases, the child may experience pain all over their body. Additionally, they may have chills, fatigue, and it will be clearly noticeable that their tonsils are red and swollen due to congestion. In some cases, complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, or nephritis may also develop. If the child's condition continues to worsen, it is still recommended that parents do not delay and take them to seek treatment as soon as possible.