Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, in elementary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed mild coughing. Additionally, he had low-grade fever. Please ask: What symptoms will occur if the child has tonsillitis.Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite obvious. For example, children often cry incessantly due to throat pain and difficulty swallowing normally. At the same time, some children may also develop a fever, which could be a persistent low-grade fever or even a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, they may experience headaches or body aches. Careful observation can reveal that the child's tonsils are entirely red and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. It is very serious if a child gets tonsillitis, and parents are advised to pay attention to this and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.