Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started primary school. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows, and it was noticed that his cough seems to be more severe as well. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What are the clinical symptoms that occur with tonsillitis in young children?Doctor's answer:
When a child gets tonsillitis, the first symptom is usually a sore throat, which may then affect the ears and even lead to otitis media. At the same time, the child may also develop a fever, which could range from a low-grade fever to a high fever of 39-40 degrees Celsius. The child may feel tired, have a headache, and in severe cases, may experience chills. At this stage, the tonsils are also red and swollen. Additionally, this condition can lead to more serious complications such as sepsis, rheumatic fever, and joint disease. If the child's condition continues to worsen, it is still recommended that parents not delay and take the child to seek treatment as soon as possible.