Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 7 years old. At first, she said it hurts when she swallows things. I noticed that her voice is a bit hoarse when she speaks, and she's been running a low fever all along. Could you please tell me: what are the dietary precautions for a child with tonsillitis and high fever?Doctor's answer:
It is essential to promptly treat a child for tonsillitis. Additionally, the daily diet should include more vegetables and fruits. The reason for encouraging children to eat more vegetables and fruits is primarily to supplement vitamins and trace elements, which help boost immunity and facilitate a quicker recovery. For example, the peels of kumquats are rich in vitamin C, which has excellent anti-inflammatory effects. In daily meals, easily digestible foods such as congee and noodles should be chosen. Furthermore, spicy and irritating foods like hot pot and spicy noodles, as well as allergenic foods such as beef, lamb, and seafood, should be avoided. Pediatric tonsillitis can lead to complications, which are very harmful to a child's health. Therefore, parents must ensure that their children receive proper treatment.