Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 4 years old. At first, she said it hurts when she swallows something. I noticed that her cough seems to be more severe as well. And now, she has a high fever that won't go down. I'm asking: What are the symptoms that might appear if a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric tonsillitis is a common childhood illness, and one of its common symptoms is sore throat. Many children may cry and fuss incessantly due to sore throat. Most children will develop a fever, with temperatures potentially reaching as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. During a fever, many children may also experience headache or body aches, as well as chills. It is clearly observable that the child's tonsils become red and swollen due to congestion. Additionally, this condition may lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to this parent that if their child indeed exhibits the symptoms mentioned above, they must seek medical treatment promptly.