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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Swollen Tonsils
hi, I have a seriously sore throat and my tonsils are very swollen. I was was talking to my mom about getting them removed and she was worried about me catching a disease or dying from it, What is the chance of me catching a disease during the surgery?
Tue, 25 Aug 2020
Hello,
The decision to remove the tonsils should be taken by the ENT specialist after the physical examination. There is a possibility of infection during the procedure but it is minimal.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The decision to remove the tonsils should be taken by the ENT specialist after the physical examination. There is a possibility of infection during the procedure but it is minimal.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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