Patient's question:
Boy, who is already 7 years old, initially said that he felt pain when swallowing. It was noticed that he also had mild coughing. At the same time, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the symptoms and manifestations that may occur if the child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will then affect normal swallowing. The child may also experience varying degrees of fever. Young children may even have seizures due to high fever. In addition to fever, many children may also have headaches, body aches, or chills. At the same time, due to diffuse congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the swollen tonsils can be clearly observed. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. Therefore, it is evident that pediatric tonsillitis is a very serious condition, and it is essential to detect and treat it as early as possible.