Question
My child is a 1-year-old boy. He recently started saying that eating is painful, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. He also has a low-grade fever. How should I treat the pain from pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
When treating such diseases, you can give the child symptomatic antibiotic medications, and also consider regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If the child’s primary symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. Additionally, if there is a fever, some antipyretic medication can be taken. In cases of high fever, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to undergo surgery early on. At the same time, also pay attention to arranging a reasonable diet and lifestyle for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.