Question
What are the common symptoms if a child has tonsillitis?
Answer
When a child develops tonsillitis, they will first experience a sore throat, which may make it difficult to swallow food normally. They may also have a fever, including low-grade or high-grade (39-40 degrees Celsius), and the child may feel fatigue, headache, body aches, and chills. Due to the congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, the child’s tonsils may swell, and some children may experience complications such as bronchial asthma, sepsis, and nephritis. It is recommended that parents take their child to see a doctor as soon as possible to avoid the deterioration of the condition and to minimize unnecessary harm.