Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. He also had a low fever. Question: How should tonsillitis in children be treated if 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. While taking the medication, local treatments can also be applied, such as rinsing or directly applying medication, which can enhance the therapeutic effect. If the symptoms are primarily pharyngalgia, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If the child has a persistent fever, parents should also give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover sooner.