Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 3 months old. At first, he said his throat hurts, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult, and he also has a low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis be treated if it's very painful in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Local rinsing or local spraying can also be used, and symptomatic medication can be injected into the tonsils. The effectiveness of these treatments is quite good. Pain relievers can also be given based on the child's condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, as they can help alleviate the discomfort. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.