Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, he has had a slight fever for a while. I would like to ask: What are the symptoms if the child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common illness among children, and one of its common symptoms is sore throat. Many children will cry incessantly due to sore throat. Additionally, children often have a fever, which may range from low-grade to high-grade, with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. Not only do children have a fever but they may also experience chills, fatigue, and headaches. When the tonsils are swollen and red, it indicates inflammation. In some cases, children may also develop complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, or nephritis. 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.