Patient's question:
Girl baby, only 5 months old, just starting. Says drinking water makes her throat hurt, notices it accompanied by mild cough, and also accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in children be treated if it's very painful.Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and tonsillar injections may also be used. For sore throat, pain relievers can be given to the child. If the child has a persistent fever, parents should also administer 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, a light diet should be maintained, with a focus on liquid foods.