Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a slight sore throat, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking, and it seemed like a low fever that never went away. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms that occur when a child's tonsils become inflamed.Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat, so if there is a slight inflammation of the tonsils, one of the most obvious symptoms is a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and fever is also a common symptom of tonsillitis. In severe cases, the temperature can even reach 40 degrees Celsius, accompanied by headaches or general body pain. At this time, the child's tonsils are also red and swollen, and they are usually larger. In some cases, children may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis. If the child's condition is indeed worsening, it is still recommended that parents do not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.