Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, in primary school. At first, he said even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke. Additionally, he had a slight fever and felt lacking in energy. Please ask: How can tonsillitis in children be treated effectively when 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. For local treatment, laser therapy or medicinal rinsing is recommended. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can also be given to the child. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can use fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, it is recommended to perform a tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further exposure to cold to prevent worsening of symptoms.