Patient's question:
Medical Description: Can I breastfeed now with my tonsillitis?Treatment history and effectiveness: This is the first time I've had this situation.
Help needed: Can you please tell me if I can breastfeed now with my tonsillitis?
Doctor's answer:
tonsillitis is generally considered to be more commonly caused by viral infections, so in this case, breastfeeding is not recommended as it may affect the child. Currently, there are no medications that have no impact on breastfeeding. On one hand, it is important to drink plenty of fluids and get adequate rest, while on the other hand, antiviral medication should be used.When tonsils are inflamed, local blood supply increases, and internal lymphocytes become more active, causing the tonsils to swell. This is a protective response to maintain our health, but it should not be excessive. Children are more susceptible to inflammation because their immune systems are relatively weaker, and their response is more intense when exposed to bacteria or viruses.