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What Causes Enlarged Tonsils In A Child?

my 6 year old has had enlarged tonsils for 2 years now, no reason for it. she complains of pain while swallowing. she snores and has just had her only infection 5 days ago. talked to ENT last year and this year. this year they are bigger touching the uvula.
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Hi

Thanks for posting your query.

Tonsils infection are quite common in children and with age these infections will become less frequent.This happens because of there low immunity ( developing and not developed immunity )

There is no need to worry for this. Consult doctor whenever this happens and he shall give medicines accordingly. If the frequency of attack is 5 or more than 5 per year then Surgical removal of tonsils has to be considered.

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What Causes Enlarged Tonsils In A Child?

Hi Thanks for posting your query. Tonsils infection are quite common in children and with age these infections will become less frequent.This happens because of there low immunity ( developing and not developed immunity ) There is no need to worry for this. Consult doctor whenever this happens and he shall give medicines accordingly. If the frequency of attack is 5 or more than 5 per year then Surgical removal of tonsils has to be considered. Hope this information was useful to you . Any clarification feel free to ask.