Question
After suffering from tonsillitis following a cold, I’ve had a fever for several days. I’ve taken pediatric cold medication, but due to the worsening condition, I was referred to a hospital. The diagnosis was tonsillitis, and I received intravenous antibiotic treatment. However, during the treatment process, because the child was uncooperative, the needle fell out, and the course of treatment could not be completed.
Answer
Tonsillitis can be classified into acute and chronic forms, usually caused by bacterial or viral infections. Acute tonsillitis often comes with symptoms like fever, chills, and headaches. Chronic tonsillitis is usually due to inadequate treatment of acute attacks. Treatment can involve medication to control symptoms, but if it becomes a chronic issue, it may lead to other complications such as chronic nephritis and arthritis. It is recommended that patients strengthen their constitution, maintain good oral hygiene, promptly treat surrounding infections, eat a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and quit smoking and drinking. In some cases, if the tonsils become a focus of other diseases or affect the quality of life, surgical treatment may need to be considered.