Patient's question:
My little girl is 7 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water with her throat felt painful. She was noticed to have a slightly hoarse voice when speaking, and she had been running a low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling in children be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can be used. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medications can be given. If symptoms do not improve, medical attention must be sought. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, it is recommended to perform a tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence.