Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water made his throat hurt. He noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. At the same time, he had a slight fever and wasn't feeling well. Could you please tell me: What symptoms will appear if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
The tonsils are located in the throat. Therefore, if there is a slight inflammation of the tonsils, one of the most obvious symptoms is sore throat and difficulty swallowing. The child may also experience varying degrees of fever. Young children may even have convulsions due to high fever. Along with the fever, symptoms such as chills and headaches may also occur. Most children feel weak all over. At this time, the child's tonsils are also red and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. The symptoms of tonsillitis are quite severe and can even be life-threatening. Therefore, it is essential to seek timely treatment.