Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Moreover, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis pain in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take symptomatic antibiotic medication, or use local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. For children with severe sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. If the child still has a fever, appropriate fever reduction measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Parents should also ensure their children stay warm to prevent colds that could trigger a recurrence of tonsillitis.