Patient's question:
My little girl is 9 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water with her throat felt painful. She noticed that her cough was quite severe, and she also had a slight fever and no energy. Please ask: How should I treat pediatric tonsillitis if it's very painful?Doctor's answer:
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor's advice and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child has a sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be given as needed. For fever symptoms, fever-reducing medication can be taken. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods. Rest should also be ensured to avoid fatigue.