What are indication of tonsillectomy in adult?i am 44 year old and i have hypertrophic tonsil and post nasal discharge is it indication of tonsillectomy?
Mrs. Fig
Having no tonsls would be the first clue :) :p. If youur asking if this means you need your tonsils out its best to ask a doc. I know they don't like to do it to adults.
nochocolate
Yes, that would be one indication for tonsillectomy
Absolute indications for tonsillectomy
Airway obstruction occurs when the tonsils are so enlarged that they cause chronic upper respiratory tract obstruction.
Sleep apnea is the intermittent closure of the airway at the pharynx causing episodes of apnea or 'breath holding' (gagging) during sleep as well as snoring.
Tonsillar malignancy is a carcinoma of the tonsils, which is not common, but surgical removal is necessary to prevent the spread.
Relative indications for tonsillectomy
Recurrent acute tonsillitis is the most common relative indication for tonsillectomy in children and adolescents, especially when there is recurrent sore throat due to streptococcal infections (strep throat). This is usually considered when the tonsillitis occurs despite antibiotics.
Chronic tonsillitis is more common in young adults and may be aggravated by smoking, acid reflux (GERD) and other ENT (ear, nose and throat) conditions like post nasal drip.
Quinsy or peritonsillar abscess can be managed by incision and drainage, which is the treatment of choice, but in a child there is also likely to be a history of chronic tonsillitis and tonsillectomy is then advisable.
Tonsillitis causing febrile convulsions.
Systemic diseases caused by beta-hemolytic streptococcus infection, such as rheumatic fever or nephritis.
What do you think? Answer below! Tonsillitis explained | Better Health Channel
Links to information about tonsillitis , including tonsillectomy.
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