Question 1

what is it like to have your tonsils removed? should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

It hurts: You are sacrificing 10 days to 2 weeks with a sore throat for hopefully no further episodes of tonsillitis or obstruction. It is a very common operation, but, as i tell my patients, you may feel as if a small grenade went off in your throat for about a week to 10 days. I give my patients plenty of liquid pain medication and somehow everyone gets better. Stay well hydrated and you should do ok.

Question 2

is it dangerous to have your tonsils removed if you are 13?

Accepted Answer

No,but why?: Why do you want to have your tonsils removed?  If there is no medical reason for the procedure then it is dangerous, as is any surgical procedure.  If there is a valid reason to remove the tonsils, it can be done safely at any age.

Question 3

if you can regular tonsil stones, could you have your tonsils removed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, If you can...: Find a surgeon who'll do it. Most surgeons  i know do not like to remove tonsils on adult males unless there is a clear indication because the risks of bleeding are higher. I would start you on Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) oral rinse for at least a couple of months before entertaining the possibility.

Question 4

is you live with a constant sore throat & diagnosed with tonsillitis a few times a year as well as have lupus, should you have your tonsils removed ?

Accepted Answer

Yes if infected: An ENT doc should evaluate this--if this is a chronic infection they will recommend removal.

Question 5

my tonsil  have been removed  went i was 8?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: It could be a viral infection, including Covid-19. It is not feasible provide a more useful opinion without examining you and may be some tests. If your symptoms persist or get worse, it would be prudent to see a doctor.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.

Question 6

when should i get my tonsils removed?

Accepted Answer

You shouldn't unless: You meet surgical criteria. There was a time when tonsillectomies were done routinely without a specific indication. If you are having problems - see your ear/nose/throat doctor.

Question 7

what are symtoms to have tonsils removed?

Accepted Answer

ENT Dr, can evaluate: The more common reasons for getting tonsils removed are: snoring, sleep apnea, frequent tonsil infections, and persistently enlarged tonsils with "crypts", which are holes containing pieces of firm whitish stuff. An ENT doctor (otorhinolaryngologist - ear nose throat doctor) can evaluate and make recommendations.

Question 8

does it hurt to get your tonsils removed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Worse for adults than children.  Depends on a lot of things such as size of tonsils, how often inflamed, technique of surgery, etc.

Question 9

when should tonsils get removed in adults?

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See below  : Hi, tonsils are important for our immune system they’re only to be surgically removed if they are not working properly anymore due to cronic infection but this has to be decided by an othorino

Question 10

how do i know if i need my tonsils removed?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the why: There are many good reasons for having one's tonsils removed. There are also plenty of bad reasons. If you visit with an ENT s/he can explain whether you fit one of the indications (good reasons) for surgery. You didn't give any information about symptoms/problems in your throat but frequent infections, complicated infections, abnormal size and bad breath are among the reasons to do tonsillectomy.

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