Patient's question:
My little girl is 3 years old. At first, she said her throat hurts. I noticed that she seems to have difficulty swallowing, and now she has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis pain in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms. Local flushing or topical spraying can also be used. Medication can also be injected into the tonsils for symptomatic relief. The efficacy of these methods is quite good. When necessary, such as when the child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be administered. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5°C. If there is a history of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods. Rest should also be ensured to avoid fatigue.