Tonsillectomy effects

[singhkr]

i am supposed to undergo tonsillectomy, but just ame to know that this results in higher number of infections ...
is it true n should i get this done this is being done just as an added procedure to the tubectomy and the prociceure to make the sinused bigger .

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

Recurrent tonsillitis is an indication for tonsillectomy, as the tonsils may harbor the infection which keeps flaring up, or they may develop new infections. Tonsillectomy is advised if there is recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis, recurrent peritonsillar abscess and chronic tonsillitis. The procedure is actually easier to do for an adult as the diameter of the oral cavity is larger. The post-operative care and diet can be similar to that of a child, keep pain killers handy after the surgery. So, good luck with your surgery.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

[tschock]

Half of the doctors will tell you that removing the tonsils will result in lower immune system...the other half will disagree.

Tonsillectomies in adults are more dangerous than in children because of bleeding.
Expect to be in the hospital for up to 6 weeks. I'm not saying that is how long you will be there, I'm just saying that it " could " take that long.

The general consensus is that unless you get tonsillitis more than twice a year, they should not be removed.

I guess only you and your doctor can decide what is best for you.