Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed that his cough seemed to be getting worse. Additionally, he had been slightly feverish for a while. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms that may occur if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Once tonsillitis occurs, most children experience sore throat on their own. If the inflammation is severe, their ears may also ache. Most children will develop a fever, and in severe cases, the temperature can reach as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. During a fever, many children may also experience headaches, body aches, and chills. At this time, the child's tonsils will be red and swollen. Children with severe conditions may also develop complications, such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, or rheumatic endocarditis. Therefore, it is recommended that parents take their children to seek medical treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.