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I had strep in sept. 2022, severe tonsillitis in october 2022, and strep again in february of 2023. would this be enough to recommend getting my tonsils removed?

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Tonsil removal does not end strep throat infections. It can reduce the intensity of those that get severe infections, but there are nodular lymph glands throughout the upper airway & digestive tract that can continue to become infected after tonsil removal. This is a question for the doc who knows all the facts, & your insurance company that may deny the surgery if it doesn't meet their guidelines

Answered 3/4/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Criteria for tonsillectomy include more than just a specific number of infections over a specific amount of time, it would be 3/year for 3 years or 5/year over 2 years for example. Seeing an ENT specialist would be best as criteria for tonsillectomy can still be met otherwise if for example a recurrent peritonsillar abscess is diagnosed.

Answered 3/7/2023

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