Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, in primary school. At first, he said his throat hurt even when drinking water. He noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and he had been slightly feverish all along. Please ask: How should tonsillitis and throat pain in children be diagnosed and treated.Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. Pain relievers can also be administered based on the child's condition, especially when the sore throat is severe, to help alleviate the pain. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is not above 38.5 degrees Celsius. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage appropriate exercise for the child to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.