Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He also noticed mild coughing. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms that may appear if the child's tonsils become inflamed.Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, they experience significant pain in both their throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. Along with the sore throat, some children may also develop a fever, which could range from a low-grade one to a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. Accompanying the high fever are chills, fatigue, and headache. At this time, the child's tonsils are also red and swollen, and they are often larger than usual. If this condition is not given proper attention in a timely manner, it may lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. It is evident that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious disease and can even threaten the child's life. Parents must take their child to seek medical treatment promptly.