Can ibuprofen be used for tonsillitis?
Disease description:
I’ve had a cold for the past two days, and my tonsils are somewhat inflamed, causing sore throat. Can ibuprofen be used to treat tonsillitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
Tonsillitis is generally treatable with ibuprofen; however, whether to use it depends on the patient’s specific clinical condition. Patients with tonsillitis who experience severe sore throat may take ibuprofen for pain relief under a physician’s guidance. However, ibuprofen does not treat the underlying inflammatory process.
