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Everytime i see my doctor about my tonsillitis they just give me antibiotics, but it just keeps coming back, i want them gone! i always get it :/?

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Dr. Carlo Valencia answered

Frequent tonsillitis: If you're having frequent and recurrent tonsillitis and is affecting your quality of life, you may consider tonsillectomy (removal of the tonsils). Consult an ENT specialist.

Dr Wolfe agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Michael Wolfe answered

Specializes in Head & Neck Surgery

Removal is indicated: Recurrent infection is a very common indication for tonsillectomy in adults.

Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

Everytime i see my doctor about my tonsillitis they just give me antibiotics, but it just keeps coming back, i want them gone! i always get it :/?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Carlo Valencia answered

Dr Wolfe agreed

Dr. Michael Wolfe answered

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