Very specific: There are three major indications for tonsillectomy (these days). 1.) more than 3 to 4 documented episodes of acute suppurative (pus) tonsillitis. 2.) hypertrophy (enlargement) of the tonsils leading to a sleep disorder. And 3.) rarely, food particles caught in the crypts (furrows) of the tonsils resulting in a very bad mouth odor that truly effects the person's quality of life.
Answered 7/5/2012
5.8k views
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question