Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 4 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed it, accompanied by mild coughing, and a bit of fever, and he wasn't very energetic. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in children be treated if it is very painful?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given based on the child's symptoms, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can be used. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also use fever-reducing drugs or take the child to the hospital immediately. For cases with recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet focusing on light foods, and ensure they get plenty of rest to avoid fatigue.