TONSILLITIS

How long is it before i can have my tonsils out? My name is jade and im 13 yrs old,ive been getting tonsillitis on and off 4-5 times a yr and my doc says they need to keep and eye on it. the problem is they have been saying that for the past 7 yrs of my life. i would like to have my tonsils out because im missing a lot of school and it is one of the most painfull things i get!

plz plz plz help me i would love to hear from you !
        
                 from Jade in pain!
                          x

[National Jewish]

The decision to take out the tonsils can be made at any time.  In many, where the tonsils are not causing a major problem and they are not blocking the airway when they swell, surgeons generally watch the tonsils through puberty to see if they shrink down enough to not be a bother any more.  In all people tonsils get smaller as you go through your teens.  If, however, the tonsils are a threat to the airway or they are a constant source of infections, the decision to take them out can be made at any time.

The reasons to take out or leave the tonsils alone are issues that you and your parents can talk about with your doctor.

[XJadeX]

sorry its under allergies i didnt know wat else to call it!