Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 7 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he has had a slightly feverish condition. Please ask: What are the symptoms that may occur in infants and young children with tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, the first symptom to appear is usually a sore throat, and the child's swallowing will also be accompanied by varying degrees of difficulty. Most children will have a fever, with severe cases reaching temperatures as high as 39-40 degrees Celsius. Along with the high fever, there may be chills, fatigue, and headache. At this time, the child's tonsils will be red and swollen. If treatment is delayed, some children may develop serious complications such as nephritis or endocarditis. Tonsillitis in children is very serious, and parents are advised to take it seriously and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.