Question
I have acute tonsillitis with accompanying gastrointestinal discomfort, with symptoms recurring. What are the methods for improvement?
Answer
The patient’s condition may be due to excessive lung and stomach heat, leading to acute tonsillitis. It is recommended that the patient rest more, avoid overtime work, consume easily digestible foods, avoid spicy and greasy foods, reduce salt intake, abstain from alcohol, and not eat beef. They should also consume moderate amounts of fruits and vegetables. For treatment, it is suggested to adopt traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment methods, and reduce reliance on anti-inflammatory medications.