Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 7 months old. At first, it was said that even drinking water made his throat hurt. It was found that the cough was quite severe. Also, it seems like the low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in children be diagnosed and treated if it is very painful?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Local treatments can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. If the child has severe throat pain, pain-relieving medication can be given as needed. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can use fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest.