Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, in primary school. At first, he had a slightly sore throat. He noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well, and he had a slight fever and no energy. Please ask: What symptoms may appear if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Acute tonsillitis is one of the more prevalent pediatric diseases in the past two years. First and foremost, sore throat is one of the main symptoms, and if severe, it can spread to the ears. Children often also have a fever, either a persistent low-grade one or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, symptoms such as headache, body pain, fatigue, and chills may appear. It is clearly observable that the child's tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. If attention is not paid in a timely manner, it may lead to complications such as rheumatic fever, nephritis, and sepsis. You can observe the child's condition. If it is already quite severe, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.