A patient inquires about dealing with the recurring episodes of acute tonsillitis and gastroenteritis that have lasted for over a month. The physician advises treatment from multiple aspects including rest, dietary adjustments, avoiding irritating foods, staying hydrated, and traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment, while suggesting not to over-rely on anti-inflammatory medications.
A four-month-old child, who recently recovered from hand, foot, and mouth disease after five days of intravenous treatment, developed symptoms of acute tonsillitis. The child’s parent inquires whether it’s safe to drink antiviral oral liquid.
A child of four months old just recovered from hand, foot, and mouth disease and now has a fever and yellowish nasal discharge. How should acute tonsillitis be treated?
Acute tonsillitis can be categorized into simple and purulent types, caused by viruses or bacteria with varying toxicity levels. Pathogens often hide in the tonsils and are more likely to flare up when immunity is low. Appropriate use of anti-inflammatory medication can effectively alleviate symptoms. It may recur during times of weakened immunity or catching a cold, but there is no need to worry as these conditions are relatively easy to treat.
My 4-year-old 7-month-old child has been feverish for five days, diagnosed with acute tonsillitis after examination. Inquiring about treatment methods.
After the treatment of hand, foot, and mouth disease, the appearance of low fever and yellow nasal mucus may be symptoms of acute tonsillitis, requiring further observation and treatment.
A child’s fever might be caused by acute tonsillitis. It is recommended to take oral anti-inflammatory medication, drink plenty of water, maintain a light diet, and seek medical treatment if necessary.
