HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Tonsillitis?

Hi I have a 6yr old son how can t go a month without having bad tonsilits the last time he had it they wanted to put him in hospital but they sent us home a trout spray which did help a couple of weeks now have gone by and he s got it again.can u tell me what else I can do and what age do they remove tonsillis out? Thank u
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
In fact 6 years is the best age to get the tonsils removed as the recovery is the fastest in this age group between 5 to 8 with least complications.

Since your son is getting repeated tonsillitis, it is better to get a thorough ENT examination. This can find the focus of infection like a caries tooth or enlarged adenoids and a three-week course of antibiotics and treatment of the root-cause can cure him of the tonsillitis problem without removal.

I hope this answer helps you to take proper steps for cure of his problems.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Tonsillitis?

Hi. Thanks for your query. In fact 6 years is the best age to get the tonsils removed as the recovery is the fastest in this age group between 5 to 8 with least complications. Since your son is getting repeated tonsillitis, it is better to get a thorough ENT examination. This can find the focus of infection like a caries tooth or enlarged adenoids and a three-week course of antibiotics and treatment of the root-cause can cure him of the tonsillitis problem without removal. I hope this answer helps you to take proper steps for cure of his problems.