Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 6 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts. Upon noticing, his cough seems to be more severe as well, and he has had a slight fever for a while. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms that may occur if a young child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will also affect normal swallowing. Fever is one of the common symptoms of tonsillitis, and in severe cases, it can even reach 40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the child may feel tired, have a headache, and in more severe cases, experience chills. At this time, the tonsils of the child will also appear red and swollen, which is mostly due to inflammation and congestion. Moreover, a small number of children may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis. Therefore, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly once the above symptoms are observed in a child to prevent the occurrence of complications.