Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 7 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he had a low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated in young children if it is very painful?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance the therapeutic effect. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. If the symptoms are primarily 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. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; if above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be administered. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child is well-warmed to avoid exacerbating symptoms due to cold exposure.