Inflammation of the tonsils

What are tonsils?

On both sides of our mouth, throat, tonsils in the immune tissues express. They are part of the body's defense system. Tonsils to fight germs entering the body of substances called antibodies play a role in the formation. Tonsils are two in each person.

How is tonsillitis?

Faced with germs and bacteria tonsils are inflamed and often the size is increased after inflammation. Her tonsils inflammation after appropriate treatment, but again will grow smaller. But the same is not always the appearance of inflammation. Sometimes you see the rash is mild, sometimes the tonsils are covered with white and yellow layers. Pore becomes higher. Point in the style of inflammation may be present. To avoid mixing with other statements must be seen by an Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist.

How give tonsillitis symptoms?

Sore throat, difficulty swallowing, feeling worn during swallowing, fever, fatigue, bad smell in the mouth, swelling in the neck gland, speech changes, such as tonsillitis symptoms should consider.

Is necessary to use antibiotics in tonsillitis?

Yes. In recent years, thanks to antibiotics tonsillitis can be treated without much difficulty. However, in the "throat culture" of the type of microbes known as ill Builder determination would be appropriate to make efforts. Particularly common in patients with repeated "throat culture" must necessarily. Eliminate the inflammation disappeared, even though sometimes not the size of the tonsils.

When tonsils should be operated?

After inflammation of the tonsils often spend part of the defense system now being out of his body is weak which makes the structure of one. Then you need to be removed by surgery. Except in the position of producing microbe respiration and swallowing to prevent should be taken in such large tonsils. Again a result of inflammation near his leading position in the organs had come to the sick must be taken. In such cases, your doctor will do tests required for operations and will make recommendations.

Do you sleep surgery is done?

Is done with general anesthesia in children absolutely. However, over 18 years of age and able to comply with local anesthesia in adults often done in the operating room environments such as the hardware is preferred.

Risklimidir tonsillectomy?

As with every operation, this surgery is risky. This risk would arise from anesthesia itself may be due to such operations. Tonsil surgery, tissue is removed after the cut is not steep place, the field is left open two leaves. This area will remain open for a while, and will recover and crusts. This operation is the most important risk of bleeding. However, technological development, this issue has also minimized.

When the body's defense system tonsils taken weakened Do not you?

No. Because the defense systems in the body organs and formation of support are many. Tonsils is only one of them.

Is the tonsils will be re-grown?

No. This is an incorrect assessment. Not taken adequate growth of the tonsils, sometimes remains in the growth of the tonsils is considered. The tonsils will not be enough re-growth.

Are sick more often when you get tons of?

No. When the body's defense system tonsils taken other resources are mobilized. However, patients who received tons of cold foods and drinks they consumed more often as a result pharyngitis (= pharyngitis) spend.

When will the bleeding after tonsillectomy?

Postoperative bleeding often wake up during surgery for straining, such as strain increases intraabdominal pressure and blood vessels as a result of pressure is seen. Therefore, the first hours after surgery are important. However, even the first twenty-four hours even after 7-10 days of bleeding may occur. This operation does not require hospitalization, although surgery, bleeding in the case of the family to prevent a flurry in the hospital 24 hours to be paid is also possible.

Postoperative control required?

Yes. Patient's control will be done at different times according to your surgeon. First week is seen and no patient surgery to be normal again, of the white crust is indicated.

Do I need to use drugs after surgery?

Yes. Usually given painkillers. This drug is usually in the form of syrup or drops.