Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 4 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows things, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Additionally, he has a low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in young children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can be used. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can also be given to children. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If symptoms do not improve, medical attention must be sought. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet should be the primary focus during treatment.