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There is no preferred age. Tonsils are removed only if a person gets tonsillitis, and then only if it is a serious case. Most tonsillitis is caused by a virus which can be treated with antibiotics. If someone gets repeated infections then surgery may be recommended by your doctor.
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When can you start eating after i get a tonsillectomy?
As soon as you want to-there is no reason you can't.
What does this mean tonsillectomy?
Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the tonsils
What is the suffix for tonsillectomy?
The suffix in tonsillectomy is -ectomy which means to cut out or remove by cutting.
What is a surgical procedure performed on the pharynx?
Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure performed on the pharynx.
Can you have strep throat after tonsillectomy?
Tonsillectomy does not give you any protection against strep throat.
Can a person who has undergone a tonsillectomy donate blood?
tonsillectomy person should not donate bloo
What gets removed during a tonsillectomy?
Both the tonsils are removed during tonsillectomy
How long before you can return to work after adult tonsillectomy?
It takes approximately three weeks to return to work after an adult tonsillectomy.
What is it called when you get your tonsils taken out?
Tonsillectomy.
What sutures are used for tonsillectomy?
linen
What is the icd 9 code for tonsillectomy?
42820
How many syllables are there in the word tonsillectomy?
5
