Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing, and it was found that his cough was also quite severe, and he had been slightly feverish. Please ask: How should tonsillitis pain in children be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take symptomatic antibiotic medication. Local treatments can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. For children with severe sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. If the child has a fever, they can take fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet focusing on light foods, and ensure they get plenty of rest to avoid fatigue.