Tonsils removed?  Pros, Cons and things to know please.  Thanks?
951889
I had my tonsils removed when I was 18. I was constantly getting strep and my tonsils were too big. Recovery was longer, I lost about 15 lbs in 2 weeks. But it was worth it because I have only had stre 1 time since I had the taken out and I am 33 now. Be prepared though for the healing.The younger eople are the faster they bounce back.
163185
Hey i'm worried about that too! \n\nI'm want to go get checked out this summer while i'm not taking classes!\n\nI had my adnoids and tonsils removed spring 2004..to stop my snoring!\n\nJan. 2005 Others around me said not only am I snoring again but it sounds like i'm gasping for air in my sleep.\n\nI'm not overweight, \nsleep on my side at night,\ntried saline, otc products..\nnothing help..\nMaybe I should have posted a question about this!\n\nI FEEL YOUR PAIN!
957857
My son also had problems with runny nose cough congestion it seemed like an eternity. I almost bought stock in Kleenex and Puffs....lol. He was even hospitalized for the condition. He was on every med I think known to man kind for allergies. I finally had had enough and told his pedeatrician I wanted to see an ENT specialist. He told me that was his next option, go figure. We went to the ENT and he recommended removal of the tonsils and adenoids. The surgery went well and after about a week the pain was gone for good. He has not been sick since no runny nose nothing and has been almost a year since surgery. Don't let the child being young dissway you from the surgery. It is actually better to do it when they are young than to wait until they are older.
654300
make sure you get alot of sleep and drink alot of water. I had my tonsils out when i was 4 so yea... well anyways, afterwards, make sure you only eat soft foods and drink only water and when you throw up, it is a good sign dont worries\ngood luck
55727
I had all my female organs removed includeing my cervix in 2000 at the age of 36. I am still on hormone replacement after 5 years to control the hot flashes. I am not cranky like the old wives tales say. Now this is just what I have been thru. Vaginal dryness....I am more sensitive to foods as in I get nausia several times a week that lasts for several hours at a time. I have had all the tests run possable to find out why this is happening and they find nothing. I get more headaches since the procedure. My skin is dryer and my hair is a little thiner. It sounds bad, but it's so much better than what I was going thru when I had my period.\nHope this helps you.
345960
I was a surgical nurse for a long time and I know that they usually don't take out tonsils if there is still an infection present.  I believe I have only seen one time where they actually did take out tonsils with the infection.  Usually they just drain the peritonsillar abscess and then if necessary come back and remove the tonsils.
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If small amounts of tonsil tissue are left behind, it can slowly enlarge and "grow back."  Since you had them out at three, it is possible.\n\nThere are a few of us docs out there, however, who don't know how to tell the difference between tonsillitis and pharyngitis.  Without looking, it's impossible to say you have them or not.\n\nLook in the mirror, open wide, shine a flashlight into your mouth and look at the area of the tonsils (check for yahoo images of them if you don't know what they look like).  Then you will get your answer.\n\nIf you have them, it's probably nothing to worry about unless you have a lot of throat infections or if one is significantly bigger than the other (worry about cancer).\n\nNow...go have a look and let us all know.
994734
I was 27 when I had mine taken out.  They kept me over night as a precaution.  I happened to work in the medical field at the time and there was a code in the room next to mine.  I sat straight up in bed when they called the code over the house speakers and went into action as if I was working.  The respiratory therapist was looking for an ambu bag that should be above the head of every bed.  I grabbed the one from my room and handed it to her out the door.  As far as the tonsillectomy, I did fine.   No more infections either - imagine that.  LOL.  Just get it done by a good ENT.  You'll be glad you did.  Get LOTS of popsicles!
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my sister had her tonsils taken out when she was 11. Even though she was young it never had any effect on her voice at all. I looked this up on the net....According to reference book “Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health,” the tonsils are lymphoid tissues that are often partially embedded in the mucous membranes. The tonsils’ primary function in this system is its vigilant prevention of pathogen invasions in the upper respiratory tract. This is made possible by the abundance of lymph nodes in its framework thus filtering out the circulating lymph of bacteria and any other foreign material that gain access to the body especially those that pass through the nose and the mouth. Your tonsils are not any where near your voice box. The Palatine tonsils at the back of the throat are located a fair distance from the larynx or voicebox. \n It may take awhile to heal after your get your tonsils out. My suggestion is: try drinking soda, like 7-up or any clear liquid with carbonated water.  It will make the healing work faster. The carbonated water helps clear the mouth and throat.
736797
First, tonsils are not pulled, they are cut out.  Teeth are pulled.\n\nTonsils can be enlarged to the point where they obstruct your airway.  You may have tiredness during the day from waking up hundreds of times during the night (obstructive sleep apnea).  Tonsils can also become repeatedly infected.  You would recognize this by a recurrent sore throat.\n\nTonsils are easy to see.  Your doctor does not have to guess.  He can just look at them.
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Tonsils aren't something you do, they are something you are born with. They are a part of your mouth/throat. They are glands in the FAR back of your mouth. Usually unseen unless they become swollen. \n\nHere read further: http://www.pedisurg.com/PtEducENT/tonsils.htm
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my mother is the same way. she constantly has strep. she is older, so tonsil surgury is dangerous and she doesn't want to have it.  Her doctor said if you have strep over 3 times in 3 years, you should have them removed.  My step-dad has his removed for the same problem, and one tonsil actually grew back!!! ugh!  I've had strep, and I feel your pain!!! I hope you find something that works soon!\n... i don't recommend trying this without asking your doctor:::: but, the last time I had strept, I did not go to the doctor. I decided to let it ride out it's course.  I got very sick, and it took longer to go away, but it eventually did, and I haven't had it since (2 years ago).   if that built up my immunity, I don't know.  but it's a thought.   HOWEVER, that said, my body had no energy to fight off anything after the strept and I got an extremely painful canker sore (couldn't open my mouth at all), and I broke out in hives.  So there's definitely a price to pay!! \ngood luck!
719495
thats true, she will swallow them. it wont be painful or anythiing, when my brother was five he had his tonsils removed...he was fine. she wont notice at all!
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I had mine taken out when i was 7. I was able to talk right away. But it really hurt. So, the pain will be completely gone in a week. And you should be able to talk in no time.
356547
No, having her tonsils out does not affect a woman's voice.  I had my tonsils out when I was 6 years old, and I have many female family members who have had their tonsils removed and not one of us have a deep or masculine sounding voice.
610415
Lots of people get their tonsils removed without harmful immune effects. I'd think you'd be in more danger of problems by allowing something chronically infected sit right at the base of your brain. Yank 'em if they are causing problems.