Patient's question:
My little girl is 8 years old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, and she noticed that her cough was quite severe. Additionally, it seems like her low-grade fever hasn't gone away. I would like to ask: What are the clinical manifestations if a child's tonsils become inflamed.Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptom that usually appears is a sore throat, and the child's swallowing will also be accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty. The child may also have a fever, which could be a low-grade fever or a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, the child may also experience chills, fatigue, and other symptoms. At this stage, the tonsils are red and swollen. Moreover, it's not just tonsillitis; if it progresses further, it may affect the heart and kidneys, leading to conditions such as endocarditis and nephritis. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take their child to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.