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What is Tonsillectomy?
It is a surgical procedure in which inflammed tonsils are removed from neck.
Questions and answers on "Tonsillectomy"
1. Are my tonsils swollen?
2. Does there seem to be a separate growth connected to my right tonsil?
3. How soon should I have a tonsillectomy?
4. Are there any abnormalities?
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MD Brief Answer:
Suffering from kissing tonsils
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query and reports; it suggests that you may be suffering from the kissing tonsils.
1. Your tonsils are swollen.
2. It is not a separate growth connected to your right tonsil.
3. Go for tonsillectomy as...
I ams 14 days post op from a tonsillectomy, I have red bumps in the back of my mouth, they are raised, is this normal?
MD Brief Answer:
Post tonsillectomy
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare Magic and thanks for putting up the query
The tissues take up to 3 to 4 weeks for complete healing. If you don't have any pain or difficulty in swallowing than you should relax and wait for another 10 days. It will be...
I am having a tonsillectomy tomorrow but I m worried I might be pregnant, it s too early for a pregnancy test so I know taking one is useless because it ll come out negative, and I can t tell my mom because I m scared too but I just wanted to know if I could go through the surgery without harming my baby if I am pregnant.
MD If you are really worried about pregnancy and risks to your baby, it is advisable to speak to your doctor and explain. As a doctor, we have to respect patient's confidentiality.
It is important to know before surgery and anaesthesia whether there is chance of you being pregnant, as some of the...
My son (26yrs) is due to have his tonsils out following chronic infection since he was a child. He also has long-standing tinnitus but a recent MRI scan showed the adenoids to be normal (although they have been thickened in the past). Would it be reasonable to request removal of adenoids at the same time, as I understand they serve no purpose in adult life?
MD hi
thanks for your query
Adenoids are part of the immune system, which helps fight infection and protects the body from bacteria and viruses.
Adenoids are only present in children. They start to grow from birth and reach their maximum size when your child is approximately three to five years old....
is there a link between eosinophilic oesophagitis and tonsilitis?
there does not seem to be much known as to a link.would you consider tonsillectomy strongly advisable?
MD Brief Answer:
According to my best of knowledge they have no link
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I have gone through your query; and for your kind information there is a no link between eosinophilic oesophagitis and tonsillitis.
I would like to suggest that first go for the conservative management for...
This enquiry is for my daughter who is 7 years. She had been getting tonsillitis problem since some time now. She has got atleast 7 times and hence want to if it advisable to get it removed via operation.
Also want to know if adenoids need to be removed along with tonsillitis as for my son we had got tonsillitis removed first and again had to get adenoids removed.
MD Brief Answer:
Yes it is advisable to go for tonsillectomy. As for adenoids, only if they are causing problems like obstruction or have become big.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that your daughter is having recurrent episodes of tonsillitis....
my 20 yr old son is having a tonsillectomy this Thursday. he is a junior at Clemson and wants to fly from south XXXXXXX to Arizona for the BCS championship game leaving on Saturday coming back next Tuesday. is that a good idea?
MD Brief Answer:
travel is safe after the risk of bleeding has abated
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
Tonsillectomy is usually done as an outpatient procedure. That means you'll be able to go home the day of the surgery. An overnight stay is possible if complications...
I have been suffering with sore throat and white patches near my tonsil since 2 months now..have been advised for most of the antibiotics but no active result..now my doctor suggested for tonsillectomy
MD Brief Answer:
Tonsillectomy is a definitive treatment when you have recurrent problem
Detailed Answer:
Hello
welcome to health care magic
I had gone through your question very diligently and I really appreciate your concern
Sore throat and white patches near tonsil might be related to tonsillitis...
i had a tonsil removed in october and i am expieriencing a strange smell and taste in my mouth and nose also nothing tastes right to me
MD Brief Answer:
This could be complication of tonsillectomy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question. This could be complication of tonsillectomy. This is rare complication following tonsillectomy.
As an ENT surgeon I have seen very few, I can say one or...
I am a 16 year old who is looking to get a tonsillectomy in about 2 months. Firstly I was wondering if thermal welding was a good idea. Secondly I am 5'3'' and about 110 pounds. I am worried about losing a lot of weight during my recovery, but it is hard for me to gain weight. Should I try to gain weight now like a bear before winter?
MD Brief Answer:
hi , tonsillectomy, no thermal welding.
Detailed Answer:
Hi , you can go for tonsillectomy after 2 months.
You will not loose much weight after surgery may be 10 pounds in 2 to 3 weeks after surgery, thats it. No need to put on weight.
Thermal welding is not a good option , go for...
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