Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started primary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed it, accompanied by a slight cough. Additionally, he has had a low-grade fever for a while. Please ask: What are the symptoms of tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
Once tonsillitis occurs, most children experience sore throat on their own. If the inflammation worsens, the ears may also become painful. At the same time, children may also have a fever, or a low-grade fever, or even a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. They may also experience headaches or body aches. Additionally, due to diffuse congestion of the throat mucosa, the swelling of the tonsils can be clearly observed. Moreover, it's not just tonsillitis; it can further develop and affect the heart and kidneys, leading to conditions such as endocarditis and nephritis. Therefore, it is advised that parents should take their children to seek medical treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening and causing unnecessary harm to the child.