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Question: my son is 11 years old ,he has a tonsils problem till today.what you sugges me about that .i am thinking to remove tonsils.
Brief Answer:
Frequent infections, ENT opinion
Detailed Answer:
Hi , thanks for writing to us.
If the tonsils are getting infected very frequently, like say every three to four times a year, its better to get it removed. Visit an ENT surgeon and discuss about it.
Thank you, regards.
Frequent infections, ENT opinion
Detailed Answer:
Hi , thanks for writing to us.
If the tonsils are getting infected very frequently, like say every three to four times a year, its better to get it removed. Visit an ENT surgeon and discuss about it.
Thank you, regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
What will be risk after removing tonsils.
Brief Answer:
surgical risks, post surgical risks.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for the follow up.
Risk can be categorised as surgical risks or immediate post surgical risks.
These surgery related risks can be explained by the ENT specialist in detail.
As such on a long term , there s no risks involved if the tonsils are removed , do not worry.
Thank you, regards.
surgical risks, post surgical risks.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for the follow up.
Risk can be categorised as surgical risks or immediate post surgical risks.
These surgery related risks can be explained by the ENT specialist in detail.
As such on a long term , there s no risks involved if the tonsils are removed , do not worry.
Thank you, regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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