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Tonsilitis, What Should I Do?  0 vote  1 Answer  0 vote
Although most cases of tonsilitis are caused by a virus and
cannot be treated with antibiotics, it is important that your
child with a sore throat visit the doctor to make sure that if
the tonsilitis is caused by the bacteria called Streptococcus,
he/she gets treated properly. Untreated tonsilitis caused by
this bacteria can lead to serious complications like rheumatic
fever, rheumatic heart disease, or inflammation of the kidneys.
Both children and adults with tonsilitis need rest to recover. A
child with tonsilitis needs to drink lots of fluids, even if
drinking hurts. Do not worry if your child has not eaten much
for a few days, as long as she is drinking. Offer cold drinks or
ice cubes to suck on. Jelly and ice cream may be given, contrary
to popular belief to avoid sweet treats. Children should be
brought to the doctor if they have not managed to drink anything
for about 15 hours.  Tonsilitis