Patient's question:
My son is 7 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat. He noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke, and he had been running a low fever. Could you please tell me what symptoms might occur if my child gets tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
When a child's tonsils become inflamed, they experience significant pain in their throat and ears, affecting normal swallowing. Along with the sore throat, some children may also develop a fever, which could range from a low-grade one to a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the child may feel weak, have a headache, or even experience body aches, as well as chills. At this stage, the tonsils are usually swollen and red, and may even lead to serious complications such as nephritis or sepsis, which can directly threaten life. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that parents, if their child exhibits the above symptoms, take them to a doctor for timely treatment.