Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing. It was found that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and he also had a slight fever and no energy. Please ask: How should a child with sore tonsils be treated when feeling uncomfortable?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it's pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Local treatments can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. If the child has severe throat pain, pain relievers can be given as needed. Additionally, if the child has a fever, antipyretic drugs can be administered. In cases of high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention promptly. If there is a history of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further exposure to cold to prevent symptoms from worsening.