Patient's question:
My little girl is 9 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water with her throat felt painful. I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and she had been slightly feverish all along. Please ask: What are the symptoms if the child's tonsils get inflamed.Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptoms are usually a sore throat, and the child may also experience varying degrees of difficulty swallowing. The child may also have a fever, which could be low-grade or as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. In cases of fever, many children may also have a headache, body aches, and chills. At this time, the tonsils are also red and swollen, and they are often enlarged. If attention is not paid in a timely manner, it may lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. Tonsillitis symptoms can be quite serious and may even be life-threatening. Therefore, it is essential to seek treatment promptly.