Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Also, it seems like he has a low-grade fever that hasn't gone away. I'm asking: If the child's tonsils are swollen and very painful, what treatment works best?Doctor's answer:
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor's advice and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injection. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is advisable to use some analgesics to relieve the symptoms. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also give them fever-reducing medication, or immediately take the child to the hospital. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, 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 fruits and vegetables.