Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a little sore throat, noticed it, and coughing seemed to be more severe as well. He also had a slight fever and wasn't feeling well. Please ask: If the child has tonsillitis, what symptoms might occur?Doctor's answer:
Once a child gets tonsillitis, the first thing they feel is a severe sore throat. If the inflammation is severe, they may even be unable to swallow food normally. Additionally, most children will experience persistent low fever or sudden high fever at this time. The child may feel tired, have a headache, and in severe cases, may also have chills. Careful observation will reveal that the tonsils are entirely red and swollen. If attention is not paid in time, it may lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. It is clear that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease, and it is essential to detect and treat it as early as possible.