Angina in children, how to treat them?

Symptoms of angina in children

High fever. The child wakes up a little cranky, then, within a few hours, his temperature rises to over 39 ° C. He suffers from> headaches and often stomach aches. On the other hand, unlike adults, he rarely complains of having a sore throat.

Wait a bit before consulting. If your child has no other signs, do not rush to the doctor: the fever precedes the real manifestations of angina and if you consult too early, the doctor will see nothing. Better to wait until the next day. Just give him paracetamol to lower his fever and relieve him. And of course, watch your child to see how their symptoms are progressing.

Diagnosis of angina: viral or bacterial?

Angina red or white angina. In the vast majority of cases, angina is caused by a simple virus. It is the famous “white sore throat”, the less severe. But other times, a bacteria is the cause of the angina. This is called “red angina”. It is more feared, because this bacterium can cause severe complications such as rheumatic fever (inflammation of the joints and heart) or inflammation of the kidneys, causing kidney failure. It is therefore essential to always identify the cause of angina.

Strepto-test: a rapid diagnostic test

To confirm his diagnosis, the doctor has the Strepto-test, reliable and fast. Using a cotton swab or a stick, it takes a few cells from your child’s throat. Rest assured: it’s completely painless, just a little uncomfortable. He then immerses this sample in a reactive product. Two minutes later, he immersed a strip in this liquid. If the test is negative, it is a virus. If the test turns blue, it is positive: a streptococcus is the cause of this angina.

How to relieve angina in children?

When the origin of angina is identified, treatment is relatively straightforward. If it is a viral angina: a little paracetamol will be enough to bring down the fever and relieve the child of his swallowing pains. After three to four days of rest, everything will spontaneously return to order.If the angina is bacterial: paracetamol, of course, to bring down the fever, but also antibiotics (penicillin, most often), essential to avoid complications… Your child will already be much better after 48 hours and will be cured in three days. In all cases. Not only may your little one have difficulty swallowing, but he also has little appetite. So, for three or four days, prepare mash and compotes for him and often give him to drink (water). If he’s having trouble swallowing, he’s likely to drool a lot, so don’t hesitate to cover his pillow with a towel that you change, if necessary.

Angina: what is infectious mononucleosis?

Infectious mononucleosis is a form of viral angina that is accompanied by great fatigue for a few weeks. The only way to confirm the diagnosis: a blood test for the Epstein Barr virus. This disease does not develop until the virus first enters the body. It is transmitted mainly through saliva, hence its nickname “kissing disease”, but it can also be transmitted by drinking from the glass of an infected little friend.

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