Patient's question:
Boy, already 3 years old, at the beginning, felt a sore throat when speaking, found that it was accompanied by a slight cough, and it seemed like a low fever that never went away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated if it is very painful in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can also be used. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, focusing on a light diet, and ensure sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.