Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 2 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows things. He noticed that his cough seems to be more severe as well, and he has a slight fever and lacks energy. Please ask: If the child's tonsils are swollen and very painful, how should the condition be treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate pain relievers should be given. If the child still has a fever, antipyretics should be administered accordingly. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is required. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. While treating, it is important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.