Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 4 years old, just started, feels sore throat even when drinking water, noticed that coughing is quite severe, and now has high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in children be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. Pain relievers can also be provided based on the child's condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be given. If the condition does not improve, medical attention must be sought. The above methods are currently the most commonly used treatments for tonsillitis. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, particularly for children who experience recurrent episodes. While undergoing treatment, it is important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.