Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 5 years old. At first, she said her throat was sore, and I noticed her coughing quite severely. Additionally, she now has a high fever that won't go down. I'm asking: What are the common symptoms that appear when a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Currently, it appears that tonsillitis is indeed quite common, and its symptoms are also quite obvious. For example, children often cry incessantly due to throat pain and difficulty swallowing normally. Children may also have a fever, with severe cases reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. It should be taken seriously. In cases of fever, many children may also experience headaches or body aches, as well as chills. At this time, the tonsils are usually congested, not only red but also swollen. Moreover, this condition may lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatic diseases, and joint diseases. Therefore, it is suggested that parents should take their children to a doctor for early medical treatment to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.