Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 5 years old. At first, he felt pain even when drinking water with his throat. He noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the symptoms that may appear if the child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Once tonsillitis occurs, most children experience a sore throat on their own. If the condition worsens, the ears may also become painful. Additionally, most children may develop persistent low fever or sudden high fever at this time, along with symptoms such as headache, body aches, fatigue, and chills. The tonsils of the child will also appear red and swollen at this stage. The child may also develop complications such as sepsis, arthritis, or skin disorders. If the child's condition is indeed worsening, it is still recommended that parents not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.