My child constantly has a sore throat, what can I do?
July 20, 2022 | 20,00 EUR | answered by Erik Heinze
Dear Pediatrics Team,
I am reaching out to you today because my child has been suffering from recurring sore throats for some time now, and I am slowly becoming clueless about how I can help him. My son/daughter, [Child's Name], is [Child's Age] years old and has been complaining about sore throats in the past few months. These sore throats usually occur in the morning after waking up and persist throughout the day. Sometimes the soreness is so severe that [Child's Name] can hardly eat or drink anything. Swallowing is also difficult for him/her, and he/she often complains of a scratchy throat.
I am very concerned about [Child's Name] as the sore throats have been occurring regularly for some time now, and I do not know what I can do about it. I have tried to soothe [Child's Name] with warm drinks and give him/her sore throat tablets, but unfortunately without long-term success. I wonder if there might be an underlying cause for the sore throats that I have overlooked.
Therefore, my question to you is: what can I do to help [Child's Name] and alleviate the sore throats? Are there any specific home remedies I can use? Should I take [Child's Name] to see a doctor to investigate the cause of the sore throats? I just want my child to feel better soon and not have to constantly deal with these pains.
Thank you in advance for your help and support.
Sincerely,
Renata Kaiser
Dear Mrs. Kaiser,
Thank you for reaching out to me and the pediatric team with your concerns. I am sorry to hear that your child, [Name of the child], is suffering from recurring sore throats and that you are worried about it. It is understandable that you are looking for ways to help your child alleviate the pain and find an underlying cause.
Sore throats in children can have various causes, from harmless infections to more serious illnesses. It is important to monitor the symptoms closely and, if necessary, consult a doctor to determine the cause. In your case, since the sore throats have been occurring regularly for some time and the usual measures like warm drinks and throat lozenges have not brought the desired long-term success, it might be advisable to see a doctor.
The doctor will conduct a thorough examination to rule out or treat possible causes such as tonsillitis, streptococcal infection, or other illnesses. Depending on the diagnosis, a suitable therapy can be initiated to help your child alleviate the sore throat and recover faster.
In addition to medical treatment, there are also some home remedies that can help with sore throats. For example, you can give your child warm sage tea with honey, which soothes the throat and has anti-inflammatory properties. Gargling with lukewarm salt water can also help alleviate the pain. Make sure your child drinks enough to keep the mucous membranes moist and support the healing process.
In any case, it is important that you consult a doctor with your child to determine the cause of the sore throats and initiate appropriate treatment. I wish your child a speedy recovery and am available to assist you if you have any further questions.
Best regards,
Erik Heinze
