Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, in primary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What symptoms would a tonsil inflammation cause in the child?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptoms are usually a sore throat, and the child may also have difficulty swallowing to varying degrees. The child may also have a fever, which could be low-grade or high-grade (39-40°C). Along with the fever, there may be chills, fatigue, and headache. It is clearly observable that the child's tonsils are red and swollen due to congestion. Moreover, it's not just tonsillitis—further progression could potentially affect the heart and kidneys, leading to conditions like endocarditis and nephritis. Therefore, parents should take the child to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.