Patient's question:
My child is generally in good health, but recently after waking up, he said his throat felt a bit itchy and uncomfortable. Later, he started coughing. I checked him and found that his tonsils were slightly swollen and red. I think it might be a respiratory infection.What kind of help do I need: What are the possible causes of tonsil enlargement in a 4-year-old? How should it be treated?
Doctor's answer:
Enlarged tonsils are a condition where the pharyngeal tonsils become abnormally swollen, usually caused by a bacterial infection. Tonsillitis is contagious, so if a child has tonsillitis, they should stay home as much as possible. The patient should rest more and drink adequate fluids. Enlarged tonsils should be treated as early as possible. Traditional Chinese medicine can be used to regulate them. Alternatively, surgery can be performed to remove them. The above suggestions are for the question "What causes tonsil enlargement in people under 18?" and are hoped to be helpful. Wishing you good health!