Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water made his throat hurt. He noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke, and he also had a slight fever and no energy. Please ask: If the child's tonsils are inflamed, what are the common symptoms?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will then affect normal swallowing. Along with the sore throat, some children may also develop a fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or even a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. The child will also feel tired and have a headache. In severe cases, they may experience chills. Additionally, due to diffuse congestion of the throat mucosa, the swollen tonsils can be clearly observed. If this condition is not taken seriously in a timely manner, it may lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. Therefore, it is essential to seek medical attention immediately once these symptoms are noticed to prevent complications.