Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, attending elementary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and discovered that he had severe coughing. Additionally, he had a slight fever and felt lacking in energy. Question: How should tonsillitis in children be treated when it is very painful?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. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsil crypt irrigation, medication injection into the tonsils, laser therapy, etc. If the child's throat pain is severe, appropriate pain-relieving medication may be given. Persistent fever should be addressed with antipyretics, and physical cooling methods can be used if the temperature does not exceed 38.5°C. In cases of multiple acute severe episodes or the presence of complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring the child to the hospital for early diagnosis and treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.