Tonsillectomy
Day Surgery To Get Permanent Relief From Tonsils Problem
Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the tonsils, two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat — one tonsil on each side.
What is Tonsillectomy ?
Tonsillectomy was historically a frequent treatment used to treat tonsil infection and inflammation (tonsillitis). Tonsillectomy is no longer used to treat sleep disorders, but it may be performed if tonsillitis occurs frequently or does not respond to other treatments.
Tonsillectomy surgery may also be required to cure breathing and other issues caused by big tonsils, as well as to treat unusual tonsil disorders/ Complications of enlarged tonsils.
- Recurring, chronic or severe tonsillitis
- Complications of enlarged tonsils
- Bleeding of the tonsils
- Other rare diseases of the tonsils
Tonsillectomy Complications
Tonsils can grow larger as a result of repeated infections, or they can be naturally large. Swollen tonsils can cause or make the following conditions worse, which can be treated with a tonsillectomy:
- Difficulty breathing
- Disrupted breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea).
Causes of Tonsillectomy(Tonsils)
Rhinovirus
Enteroviruses
Parainfluenza viruses
Epstein-Barr virus
Adenoviruses
Tonsil Symptoms
A muffled, scratchy, or throaty voice
Bad breath
A very sore throat
Painful or difficulty swallowing
Fever
Tonsils Diagnosis
Tonsillitis is diagnosed through a physical examination of the throat using an endoscopic test. Doctors are also included. Other methods of diagnosis include:
✓ Using a lit instrument to examine the patient’s throat, as well as his or her ears and nose, which may be sites of infection.
✓ Checking for scarlatina, a rash associated with some cases of strep throat.
✓ Palpate your child’s neck gently to check for swollen glands (lymph nodes).
✓ Listening to his or her respiration with a stethoscope.
✓ Checking for spleen enlargement (to rule out mononucleosis, which also causes tonsillitis)
✓ If tonsillitis is caused by a bacterial infection, Experts will prescribe a course of antibiotics to the patient.
Tonsils Surgery
Surgery to remove tonsils (tonsillectomy) may be used to treat frequently recurring tonsillitis, chronic tonsillitis, or bacterial tonsillitis that doesn’t respond to antibiotic treatment. Tonsils treatment is not necessary in the case of mild or acute tonsillitis, especially when it is due to a cold. Simple home remedies will work. However, if the condition is severe,
Tonsillectomy is prescribed. It is a surgical procedure for treating chronic tonsillitis where the ENT surgeon removes the tonsils from the upper throat.
