Flu, Cough, Red Swollen And White Spots On Tonsils In Child. Given Antibiotic, Antiallergic , Analgesic And Anti-inflammatory Syrups. Surgery?
hi doctor. my son is 3 years old. For about 2-3 months he is going to school and at the same time he is suffering from second attack of flu, cough, red, swollen and white spots on tonsils. Moreover, at night he suffers from fever. This is creating irregularity in his schooling. I consulted the doctor. He gave following syrups: 1- antibiotic named Levor (levofloxacin as Hemihydrate), 2- anti allergic named Zanlan (cetirizine dihydrochloride) 3- Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory and antipyretic) named Dolor DS (Mefnamic acid) further he is saying that you should operate his tonsils as soon as possible. I am regularly giving him the medicines but these are not so much working. Today again he is suffering from fever. Please help me out. Thanks a lot
Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. The age of child is just three years. Acute tonsil infection is very common in this age group and most probable causative organisms ( bacteria) are streptococcus or staphlococcus . However other bacteria may be there. But I would like to say I will prescribe conservative treatment ( treatment by medicines) and this is very much effective. More or less if, any doubt take a swab from throat and culture ( also of blood ) will reveals the exact nature of bacteria. Drug sensitivity will reveal the proper antibiotics ( suits). If cough is dry , you may change antihistamine and anti pyretic is already there. Don't be in panic due to white patches over tonsils as these are normal in infection of tonsils. Consult one physician and get in his opinion and you will feel relax. Hope I have answered your question. If further any question I will help gladly. Good luck for little one. Dr. HET.
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Flu, Cough, Red Swollen And White Spots On Tonsils In Child. Given Antibiotic, Antiallergic , Analgesic And Anti-inflammatory Syrups. Surgery?
Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. The age of child is just three years. Acute tonsil infection is very common in this age group and most probable causative organisms ( bacteria) are streptococcus or staphlococcus . However other bacteria may be there. But I would like to say I will prescribe conservative treatment ( treatment by medicines) and this is very much effective. More or less if, any doubt take a swab from throat and culture ( also of blood ) will reveals the exact nature of bacteria. Drug sensitivity will reveal the proper antibiotics ( suits). If cough is dry , you may change antihistamine and anti pyretic is already there. Don t be in panic due to white patches over tonsils as these are normal in infection of tonsils. Consult one physician and get in his opinion and you will feel relax. Hope I have answered your question. If further any question I will help gladly. Good luck for little one. Dr. HET.