Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 6 years old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, and then I noticed she seems to have difficulty swallowing. Now, she has a high fever that won't go down. I'm asking: If a child has very painful tonsillitis, how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can also be used. If the child has a sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be given as needed. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also use fever-reducing medications or take the child to the hospital immediately. These methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, particularly for children who experience recurrent episodes. It is important to maintain a light diet during daily life and focus on a liquid diet during treatment.