Patient's question:
Girl baby, only 4 months old. At first, she felt pain even when drinking water, and noticed mild coughing. Now, she has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with fever be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and tonsillar injections can also be used. Pain relievers can be given based on the child's condition, especially when the throat pain is intense, to help alleviate the suffering. If the child also has a fever, it should be managed appropriately with fever reduction measures. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.