Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water made his throat hurt. Then, he noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should I treat my child's tonsillitis if he's crying?Doctor's answer:
To achieve better treatment for tonsillitis, you can choose some anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor, and you can also undergo local treatments, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. For children with severe sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be selected based on the body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child is well-warmed to prevent further worsening of symptoms due to cold exposure.