Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started primary school. At first, he said it hurt when he swallowed something. It was noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Additionally, he had a slight fever and seemed lacking in energy. Please ask: What symptoms and manifestations can occur if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will then affect normal swallowing. The child may also experience varying degrees of fever. Young children may even have seizures due to high fever. Accompanying the high fever are chills, fatigue, and headaches. Careful observation will reveal that the child's tonsils are entirely red and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. It is clear that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious condition, and it is essential to detect and treat it as early as possible.