Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, in elementary school. At first, he said his throat hurt even when he drank water. He noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke, and it seemed like a low fever that never went away. Please ask: How should acute tonsillitis be treated when it is very painful in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which is quite effective. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are also good options. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers are recommended to alleviate the symptoms. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. In addition to these drug treatments, if a child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can consult a doctor to consider surgical treatment. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.