Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My son is 3 years old he has very big tonsill glands since birth even he is taking only liquid mashed food is surgery only treatment please help me?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Probably: In the us, when a child is obstructed by his tonsils to the point that his oral intake of food is affected (unable to eat solid food by age 3) then he is likely to also be having trouble breathing, particularly at night with snoring. In the us, such a child would likely have a tonsillectomy.
Answered 3/26/2013
5.3k views
See below: Talk to the ENT surgeon. Sometimes the excess tissue of the adenoids and tonsils can be shrunk by a course of nasal steroids and/or decongestants. The ENT can help you decide if the symptoms that your daughter is experiencing needs surgery. For example, has the sleep pattern been disturbed. Good luck.
Answered 4/24/2015
4.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
My tonsil and glands are swollen only on my left side, and it appears my uvula is being pushed aside. Cause? Treatment?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How will my thyroid disorder influence thermage procedure results? I suffer from hypothyroidism following a surgery of the thyroid gland. My medication regimen consists of hormone replacement therapy to balance hormone levels. I am a bit overweight and i
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
Is surgery for drainage of fluid a safe option for treatment of glue ear for a three year old?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
My 13 year old son had his warts frozen with liquid nitrogen however the skin around is badly burned. Pls help with best treatment option?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What are my treatment options for endometriosis other than birth control or surgery?
I have colliod cyst at right lobe of thyriod gland.. Size 4cm .. What's it?What's the treatment of it ..(aspiration or surgery)? What about recurrence
Hello, I have benign cyst on my neck and it is about parotid gland, is surgery is the only treatment? If so then how safe or complicated is surgery?
What are options for treatment of endometriosis other than birth control pills or surgery?
Gland swelling at below right eye lid. No pain, but it is red. What is the remedy for it. One doctor prescribed for surgery treatment.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
