Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, attending elementary school. At first, he said even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Meanwhile, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should the inflammation of the tonsils in children be treated for pain?Doctor's answer:
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor's advice and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt lavage or medication injection into the tonsils. If the symptoms are primarily characterized by sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. For temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can choose surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.