Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said his throat hurts. It was noticed that his voice is a bit hoarse when he speaks. Meanwhile, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should a child with tonsillitis and crying be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. When necessary, such as when a child's sore throat is particularly severe, pain relievers can be given. If a child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic drugs can be taken orally. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrence. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help with early recovery.