Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 4 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and then I noticed that his cough seemed to be getting worse as well. Additionally, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. I would like to ask: What are the common symptoms if a child gets tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Once a child gets tonsillitis, the first thing they feel is a severe sore throat. In cases of inflammation, they may even be unable to swallow food normally. Additionally, children often have a fever, which can range from a low-grade, persistent fever to a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. During a fever, many children may also experience headaches, body aches, and chills. At this time, the tonsils of the child are often red and swollen. In some cases, complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis may also occur. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take their children to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.