Causes of acute tonsillitis in children

When we mention tonsillitis, many people may think that it is caused by getting angry. In fact, this is only a one-sided statement and cannot fully summarize the specific cause of tonsillitis. For children, if tonsillitis is not treated promptly and properly, it is likely to cause complications such as fever. Therefore, as parents, you must be familiar with the causes of children's acute tonsillitis to ensure that you give your children the most timely and accurate treatment.

The main pathogens are beta-hemolytic streptococci, staphylococci, pneumococci, and adenovirus can also cause this disease. Mixed infections of bacteria and viruses are also not uncommon. The bacteria may be invaded from the outside or hidden in the tonsil crypts. When the body's resistance is suddenly reduced due to cold, humidity, excessive fatigue, physical weakness, excessive smoking and drinking, and stimulation from harmful gases, the bacterial reproduction is enhanced. Sometimes it is a prodromal symptom of acute infectious diseases, such as measles and scarlet fever. Acute tonsillitis is often a repeated acute attack on the basis of chronic tonsils.

Patients should get enough rest, stay away from the causes of the disease, eat a light diet, take liquid food, drink plenty of water, strengthen nutrition and have smooth bowel movements. Avoid spicy, barbecued, greasy food, smoking and drinking. For those with high fever and difficulty swallowing, appropriate fluid and electrolyte supplements should be given to maintain water and salt balance in the body. The resting area should be moist and ventilated. Because the disease is contagious, it is best to isolate the patient or ask the patient to wear a mask.

When we find that a child around us has acute tonsillitis, we must not be careless. If there is no proper way to deal with this disease, it is recommended that parents take their children to an authoritative tertiary medical institution as soon as they find that their children have abnormal conditions, so that professional doctors can help their children get rid of the pain as soon as possible.