Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 4 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows, and it was found that he also has a mild cough, and he has had a slight fever all along. Please ask: How should tonsillitis that is very painful in children be diagnosed and treated.Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. For sore throat, pain relievers can be given to the child. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to the above drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child is well-warmed to prevent worsening of symptoms due to catching a cold.