Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy Surgery in Tardeo, Mumbai

Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of tonsils inside your mouth. It is a procedure done after no other treatments respond. This procedure is the most popular treatment because of the high success rate. 

To know more about tonsillitis and tonsillectomy, you should consult a tonsillectomy specialist near you. 

What is tonsillectomy?

Tonsils are two muscular flaps hanging from the upper palate of your mouth. These are small glands that contain white blood cells and help fight infections. A condition in which these glands swell up and cause a sore throat is called tonsillitis. The surgical operation will be recommended by a tonsillitis specialist or an ENT specialist in Mumbai when you suffer from regular episodes of sore throats and swollen tonsils. However, a few other conditions can also lead to tonsillectomy like sleep apnea. 

Why is tonsillectomy done?

• Chronic, severe, recurring tonsillitis
• Enlarged tonsils
• Bleeding in the tonsils
• Breathing problems like snoring and sleep apnea
• Cancerous development on either or both tonsils
• Bad breath due to the debris in the crevices of each tonsil

When do you need to see a doctor?

• If you have breathing problems even after a tonsillectomy
• If you notice dehydration like infrequent urination, thirst, weakness, headache and dizziness 
• If you have high fever after the surgery
• If you bleed from the nose or mouth or see patches of blood clots 

You can request an appointment at Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Tardeo, Mumbai.

Call 1860 500 2244 to book an appointment.

What are the risk factors of tonsillectomy?

1. Infection
2. Bleeding during healing or surgery
3. Swelling of your tongue causes problems in breathing
4. Reaction to anesthetics
5. Problems in speaking, eating or breathing

How do you prepare for tonsillectomy?

When you visit a tonsillectomy specialist, you will be asked a few questions about your symptoms. The doctor will ask you about all the medications you are taking, any allergies that the doctor should be aware of and he/ she will ask about your family history to track similar patterns of tonsillitis. 

The doctor will ask you to take a few blood tests and will also monitor your sleep to examine you for sleep apnea. 

The doctor will prescribe new medications, change doses of your previous medicines or even ask you to stop taking certain medicines. You should schedule your appointment when you are free for 10-12 days because the recovery will take a long time. Your doctor will ask you to stop eating or drinking the night before the operation or will tell you what to eat. 

How is tonsillectomy done?

When you come to an ENT clinic, a nurse will ask you a few questions about your symptoms, ask you to pronounce your name and the reason for your surgery. He/she will then proceed to ask a standard set of questions to ensure the safety of the patient. 

The tonsillectomy specialist will cut the tonsils with a surgical tool that uses heat or high-energy heat or sound waves to remove or destroy the targeted tissues and to stop blood loss.

What are the complications from tonsillectomy?

1. Pain in the ear, neck or jaw
2. Pain in the throat for a few weeks
3. Mild fever for a few weeks
4. Nausea and vomiting
5. Bad breath for up to two weeks
6. Irritation in the throat
7. Swelling of the tongue
8. Anxiety or sleep disturbances

Conclusion

Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove tonsils due to problems like tonsillitis, enlarged or bleeding tonsils, cancerous malignancy, bad breath, sleep apnea and snoring. The procedure is simple and is one of the most common surgeries which can be done by removing tonsils by blade or high-energy heat and sound waves.