Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 7 years old. At first, he had a slight sore throat. He noticed that his cough was quite severe and accompanied by low fever. Please ask: What are the symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will then affect normal swallowing. Most children will develop a fever, with temperatures potentially reaching as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius in severe cases. Additionally, the child may feel tired, have a headache, and in more severe cases, experience chills. At the same time, due to diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the tonsils can be noticeably swollen. In some cases, complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis may also occur. Therefore, it is recommended that parents take their child to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.