Why would someone need Tonsillectomy?

Answer 1

Well, when people have tonsilits, and tend to get sick off of tonsils, they get their tonsils removed. The surgery is quick and painless, (because you will be under anesthesia!), and only takes about 20-30 minutes! The aftermath is pretty painful ( because i had mine done), and takes about a month or 4 weeks to recover!

Answer 2

Reasons for tonsillectomy:

Tonsillectomy may be performed when the patient:

• Experiences frequent bouts of acute tonsillitis. The number requiring tonsillectomy varies with the severity of the episodes. One case, even severe, is generally not enough for most surgeons to decide tonsillectomy is necessary.

• Has chronic tonsillitis, consisting of persistent, moderate-to-severe throat pain.

• Has multiple bouts of peritonsillar abscess.

• Has sleep apnea (stopping or obstructing breathing at night due to enlarged tonsils or adenoids)

• Has difficulty eating or swallowing due to enlarged tonsils (very unusual reason for tonsillectomy)

• Produces tonsilloliths in the back of their mouth.

• Has abnormally large tonsils with crypts (Craters or impacts in the tonsils)