Patient's question:
My son is 3 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. I noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when he spoke, and he had been running a low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis be treated when it is very painful in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them according to symptoms, and can also combine some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation, tonsillar injection of drugs, etc., which are all good options. Pain relievers can also be given based on the child's condition, especially when the sore throat is severe, to help alleviate the pain. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen according to the temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling is recommended, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrence. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods, and to ensure sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.