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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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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.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Removal is indicated: Recurrent infection is a very common indication for tonsillectomy in adults.
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