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What To Do For Frequent Tonsillitis And Ear Pain?
One of my friend is getting tonsilitis frequently. Within last 3 months she has suffered from tonsilitis for more than 7 times. Now as a complication, she is having an infection in her ear also. Is it ok to go for a tonsilectomy? I want to know what are the acute and chronic complications occur due to a tonsilectomy.
Wed, 28 May 2014
hello,thanks for ur query, 7episodes for a period of 3 months, associated with ear discharge possibly tympanic membrane perforation needs tonsillectomy to stop on going infection.as such no major complications during d procedure or post surgery at present scenerio.u can go for it.all d best . take care.
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