Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, in primary school. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing. It was found that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking. Additionally, he had a slight fever and was lacking energy. Please ask: What are the symptoms if the child's tonsils are inflamed.Doctor's answer:
When a child gets tonsillitis, the first symptom is usually a sore throat. It may then affect the ears, potentially leading to otitis media. The child may also have varying degrees of fever. Young children may even experience convulsions due to high fever. Additionally, the child may feel weak, have a headache, or experience body aches, as well as chills. At this stage, the tonsils are also red and swollen. If the condition worsens, it may lead to severe complications, such as sepsis or acute rheumatic fever. If the child's condition continues to worsen, it is still recommended that parents not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.