How many days of intravenous therapy are required for purulent tonsillitis?
Disease description:
Recently, I developed “internal heat” (a traditional Chinese medicine concept), leading to purulent tonsillitis. My doctor recommended intravenous (IV) therapy, stating that oral antibiotics are no longer effective in resolving the inflammation. Could you please advise how many days of IV therapy are typically required for purulent tonsillitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
How many days of intravenous (IV) therapy are needed for purulent tonsillitis depends on the patient’s specific condition. If the patient has simple purulent tonsillitis, IV treatment typically lasts about one week. However, if the patient develops a high fever and laboratory tests (e.g., complete blood count) reveal markedly elevated inflammatory markers—such as white blood cell count and C-reactive protein—the duration of IV therapy may be relatively longer. Patients should drink plenty of warm water and avoid spicy, stimulating, or greasy foods.
