Question
My child is a 7-year-old boy. Initially, he felt pain in his throat when drinking water. I noticed that he has been coughing quite severely, and it seems like he has a persistent low-grade fever. What are the common symptoms that a child with tonsillitis might experience?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, they first experience a sore throat, which can also affect normal swallowing. They usually have a fever as well, either a persistent low-grade fever or a high fever reaching 40 degrees Celsius. In the case of fever, many children also experience headaches or body aches, as well as chills. At this time, the child’s tonsils are also red and swollen. In severe cases, children may develop complications such as acute glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever, and rheumatic endocarditis. Tonsillitis in children can be very serious, so parents should pay attention to this and take their child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.