Unsure About Tonsillectomy - Advice Needed Pls Posted: 08-21-07 03:51am
I'm a 32 yo Asian male. 2-3 occurrence of
tonsillitis per year. Lymph nodes near my
throat are also sensitive.
My tonsillitis basically is severe pain
for a few days, then usually subsides
after a week on antibiotics. I rarely get
fever. It does mean a few days off work.
Happens often when I travel for work as I
hardly get any sleep on flights.
I'm close to recovering from another bout,
but went to see an ENT this time. Did a
scope. Diagnosis was chronic tonsillitis
(picture shows a couple of small white
spots on the tonsils, which ENT says could
blow up again the next time my immune
system drops). He says my tonsils will do
more harm then good from now on, and
antibiotics is is harmful and not the long
term answer. ENT recommends tonsillectomy.
While I trust the ENT, he seemed to
recommend tonsillectomy very quickly. I'm
not 100% convinced and is trying to seek a
2nd opnion as it is a big deal to me and I
need to know if it is really neccesary, or
should I try to boost my immune system to
counter future attacks.
Many Thanks!
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josie39
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Aug 2007 Posts: 3 Location: massachusettes
Toncillis Posted: 08-24-07 18:18pm
My daughter had the same procedure when
she was 5 years old. I will tell you she
has been fine with the operation. And she
is no longer sick. If it should get worst
when you get these episodes. Have the
surgery. Your doctor is a specialist in
the field and knows a great deal as to
what he tells you. Just think after
surgery you get to eat all the ice cream
you want. lol
