Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 6 years old, just started, said her throat hurts, noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult, and now she has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the clinical manifestations if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Acute tonsillitis is one of the more common pediatric diseases. When children contract this illness, they first exhibit symptoms such as sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can even reach 40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, children may experience fatigue, headaches, generalized body pain, and chills. When the tonsils are congested, redness and swelling can be observed. If this condition is not given proper attention in a timely manner, it may lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. If the child's condition continues to worsen, it is still advisable for parents not to delay and take their child to seek treatment as soon as possible.