Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. At first, he said it hurt to swallow things, and we noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. At the same time, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How can we treat tonsillitis if the child's tonsils are inflamed and very painful?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their child some anti-inflammatory medication. They can also combine some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are all effective. Pain relievers can also be given based on the child's condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate the discomfort. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment under a doctor's guidance. During treatment, a light diet should be maintained, with a focus on liquid foods.