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Tonsillitis. Can We Get It Removed Now?
I got a 26 year old daughter and she sick with tonsolites wen she was young they dident want to remove them for her but now its getting to much of it she all ready had it 4 times this year can u pls tel me what u think if she should hav them remove and if u can suggest a good surgeon
and can u pls tel me if she is too old to do the operation now cause she scared that she old now
and can u pls tel me if she is too old to do the operation now cause she scared that she old now
Tue, 24 Sep 2013
Hi,
It seems that she is having recurrent tonsillitis might be due to having chronic foci on tonsils.
Having recurring attack is an indication for tonsillectomy.
At this age there is no problem of having operation.
Avoid cold drinks, fried, chillies and junk food.
Ok and take care.
It seems that she is having recurrent tonsillitis might be due to having chronic foci on tonsils.
Having recurring attack is an indication for tonsillectomy.
At this age there is no problem of having operation.
Avoid cold drinks, fried, chillies and junk food.
Ok and take care.
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