Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 6 years old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, noticed it, and swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, she has had a low-grade fever for a while. Please ask: What are the symptoms that appear when a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Acute tonsillitis is one of the more common pediatric diseases. When children contract this illness, the first symptoms they exhibit are sore throat and difficulty swallowing. While experiencing sore throat, some children may also develop a fever, which could range from a low-grade fever to a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, children may also have chills, fatigue, and other symptoms. At this time, the tonsils of the child are red and swollen, and they are often enlarged. If attention is not promptly given, complications may arise, such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. Therefore, it is advised that parents take their children to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.