Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started primary school. At first, he had a slight sore throat, and it was discovered that it was accompanied by mild coughing. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Question: How should a child with tonsillitis and fever be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication, which are all effective. Pain relievers can be administered based on the child's condition, especially when the sore throat is severe, to help alleviate the pain. If the child also has a fever, it should be managed appropriately, and if the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, prompt medical attention is necessary. These are common treatment methods. However, if the child experiences recurrent tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery at an early stage. During treatment, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet is preferred.