Patient's question:
Boy, already 2 years old, at the beginning, felt sore throat even when drinking water, found that coughing was quite severe, and accompanied by low fever. Please ask: What are the clinical manifestations if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptom that usually appears is a sore throat, and the child's swallowing will also be accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty. Additionally, the child is often accompanied by fever, either a low-grade, persistent fever or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. The child will also feel tired, have a headache, and in severe cases, may experience chills. Careful observation can reveal that the tonsils are entirely red and swollen. Moreover, this condition may also lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. It is evident that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious illness and must be detected and treated as early as possible.