Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, in elementary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and found that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Question: How should a child with very painful tonsillitis be treated for the best effect?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections can also be used. If the sore throat is particularly severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. Additionally, if the child has a fever, they can take some fever-reducing medication. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet focused on light foods, and to ensure they get plenty of rest to avoid fatigue.