Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. At the same time, he had a low fever. Please ask: If the child has inflamed tonsils and severe pain, how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injection. If the sore throat is particularly severe, appropriate analgesics can be administered. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, particularly suitable for children with recurrent episodes. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.