Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing. It was found that he also had a mild cough, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: What are the symptoms that may appear if the child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common condition among children, with one of its common symptoms being sore throat. Many children may cry and fuss incessantly due to the sore throat. At the same time, children may also develop a fever, which could be low-grade or high-grade, ranging from 39-40 degrees Celsius. Along with the fever, they may experience chills and headaches. Most children also feel weak all over, and upon close observation, it can be seen that the tonsils are entirely red and swollen. If attention is not promptly given, complications may occur, such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, or sepsis. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take their children to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.