Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 6 years old, just started, saying her throat hurts, found, accompanied by mild cough, at the same time, seems like low fever hasn't gone away, please ask: what symptoms will appear if a child's tonsillitis occurs.Doctor's answer:
If the child truly has tonsillitis, the first symptom is a sore throat, and as a result, the child will frequently cry because they cannot swallow. Most children will develop a fever, with temperatures as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. At the same time, symptoms such as headache, body aches, fatigue, and chills may also appear. It is clearly observable that the child's tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. Severe complications may also occur, such as kidney inflammation or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to this parent that if your child indeed has the above symptoms, it is essential to seek medical treatment promptly.