Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed it, accompanied by mild coughing. Additionally, he had low-grade fever. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms that may occur when a child has tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child has tonsillitis, they will first feel a sore throat, which will then affect normal swallowing. At the same time, the child may also have a fever, which could be a low-grade fever or a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. In addition to the fever, the child may also experience chills, fatigue, and headaches. At this time, the tonsils will be red and swollen. The child may also develop complications such as sepsis, arthritis, or skin disorders. Therefore, it is recommended that parents, if their child indeed has the symptoms mentioned above, must seek medical treatment promptly.