Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows, and it was found that he also has a mild cough. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: If the child has very painful tonsillitis, how should it be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their child some anti-inflammatory medications. They can also combine some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are all good options. If the child's throat pain is severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If symptoms do not improve, medical attention is necessary. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, it is recommended to perform a tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further aggravating the symptoms by catching a cold.