Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water. He noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. He also had a slight fever and was lacking energy. Please ask: What are the symptoms that may occur if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite obvious. For example, children often cry incessantly due to throat pain and difficulty swallowing normally. At the same time, they may also develop a fever, which could be a low-grade one or a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, they may experience chills, headaches, and other symptoms. Most children also feel extremely weak. At this time, the tonsils should become inflamed, red, and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. You can observe your child's condition. If it has become quite severe, it is recommended to take them to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.