Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing, and it was found that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: If a child has tonsillitis and fever, how should it be treated effectively?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 can also be used, including tonsillar crypt irrigation and tonsillar injections. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be considered. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. While undergoing treatment, it's also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.