Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows something. We noticed he also has mild coughing and a slight fever, and he's not very energetic. Could you please tell me what are the common symptoms if the child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, he experiences significant pain in his throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. At the same time, the child may also have a fever, which could be low-grade or as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. In cases of fever, many children may also develop headaches, body aches, and chills. It can be observed that the tonsils are red and swollen at this time, which is mostly due to inflammation and congestion. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. If the child's condition is indeed worsening, it is still recommended that parents not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.