Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said his throat hurts. It was found that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Additionally, it seems like a low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How can tonsillitis and throat pain in children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injection. Pain relievers can also be provided based on the child's condition, especially when the sore throat is severe, to help alleviate the pain. Additionally, if the child has a fever, antipyretic medication can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep routine for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.