Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. I would like to ask: If the child has tonsillitis, what are the clinical symptoms?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, they experience significant pain in their throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. Fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius. Along with fever, chills and headaches may also occur. Most children feel extremely weak, and it is clearly observable that their tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. Additionally, this condition may lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. Therefore, it is recommended that parents take their child to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.