Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. At first, he felt pain when drinking water, and I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please tell me: What are the clinical symptoms that appear when a baby or toddler has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child gets tonsillitis, the first symptom they may experience is a sore throat, which can then potentially affect the ears and even lead to otitis media. Some children may also develop certain symptoms during this stage. Regarding body temperature, it varies among individuals. If it's a low fever, it can be monitored, but if it's a high fever, it's essential to seek medical attention. Accompanying the high fever are chills, fatigue, and headaches. At this time, the tonsils are usually swollen and red due to congestion. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take their children to seek medical treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.