Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis pain be treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for the treatment of tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the symptoms are primarily characterized by sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If the child still has a fever, antipyretic drugs can be taken as needed. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. If the drug treatment is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical intervention is recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further exposure to cold to prevent worsening of symptoms.