Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, in primary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking. He noticed it, and his cough was quite severe. At the same time, it seemed like a low fever that never went away. Please ask: What are the clinical manifestations if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Once tonsillitis occurs, most children experience sore throat on their own. If the inflammation is severe, their ears may also ache. Children may also develop a fever, which could be low-grade or high-grade, ranging from 39-40 degrees Celsius. In cases of fever, many children may also experience headaches, body aches, and chills. At this time, the child's tonsils are red and swollen. If attention is not promptly given, it may lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. Tonsillitis in children is a very serious condition. It is hoped that parents can pay attention to this and take their children to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.