Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing. It was found that his cough is also quite severe, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the clinical manifestations if the child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite obvious. For example, children often cry incessantly due to throat pain and difficulty swallowing normally. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can even reach 40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, children may feel tired, have headaches, and in more severe cases, experience chills. At this stage, the tonsils are also red, swollen, and congested. Moreover, a small number of children may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, or nephritis. You can observe your child's condition. If it is already quite severe, it is recommended to take them to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.