Patient's question:
The child is four and a half years old. Since March, they have been experiencing recurrent tonsillitis with pus. They have been taking penicillin for five days, stopping for five or seven days, and then it flares up again. What should be done? Some doctors suggest aggressive treatment, while others recommend tonsillectomy.Treatment history and effectiveness:
They are given penicillin when they have high fever, usually for several consecutive days.
Desired help:
How should they be treated? What should be strictly monitored? Is tonsillectomy too young for the child?
Doctor's answer:
Acute purulent tonsillitis requires the timely use of antibiotics for treatment. If the effect of oral medication is not satisfactory, intravenous treatment is often necessary.Suggestions: In addition, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can also be used for treatment. The typical course of treatment is usually around 5-7 days. For the current condition, it may be worth trying oral medication for one more day. If the infection is still not effectively suppressed, it is best to consider intravenous treatment or TCM treatment.
In addition to using antibiotics for the child, you can also complement the treatment with traditional Chinese patent medicines such as Shuanghuanglian (Double Huanglian) and Yinhuang Granules.
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