The only thing I can think of, is that the t and a needed to be done, and the only relationship I know of is that sometimes sleep disorders can cause bipolar-like and hyperactive symptoms. I really don't think it's a treatment or cure in itself for adhd or bpd, just that the tonsils were most likely inflammed to the point they needed to be removed. The child could very well be hyperactive or bipolar along with this, too. I'm not a doctor or anything, but from what i've read and researched, i've never come across any connection to the tonsils or adnoids that would result in either of these disorders.

I totally agree with nansmom - no connection.

If yuo have or know of a child who has been diagnosed or who people think is add/adhd or bi-polar be careful these are "in vogue" illnessses at the moment, which is not to say they don't exist, of course they do, just not necessarily ineveryone who is given that label.

Removed. I don't think there is a link with the tonsils & adnoids he just had constant tonsilitus & large adnoids. He is almost 7 now & is being treated for bp & adhd. We have a great child psychiatrist that we use with him. I have bp & my husband adhd. These illnesses are diffenatly hereditary. It is obvious he was born with them both. I am thankful we got help for him before he was any older. He takes a mood stablizer & concerta. He has done great on these meds & it has changed his life & ours. Before I feared the worst for him as he got older.

If you think this child is bp & or adhd please have your friend seek help for him. There are meds they can take that are very good & they are making medical advances in this all the time. Mood stablizers are the same thing they give people with epilepsy. I take one too. It will change his life for the better.