Tonsillectomy in Gurgaon

The tonsils are two pads of lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat. Removing them can end repeated throat infections and help children and adults who snore or stop breathing in their sleep.

It may be recommended for: repeated tonsillitis causing missed school or work and many courses of antibiotics; obstructive sleep apnoea from enlarged tonsils; a peritonsillar abscess (quinsy) that does not settle; persistent foul-smelling tonsil stones; a suspicious growth on a tonsil that needs examination.

Tonsillectomy is done through the mouth under general anaesthesia, so there are no cuts on the outside. Coblation and other modern techniques reduce bleeding and pain.

Take the pain medicines as prescribed. Drink plenty of clear fluids such as water, apple juice or electrolyte drinks. Avoid hot, caffeinated or acidic drinks. Start with soft or liquid food and move to normal food as comfortable. Avoid spicy, crunchy or acidic food. Rest and avoid strenuous activity for at least one week. Brush gently and use an alcohol-free mouthwash. Come for a follow-up visit 1–2 weeks after surgery.

As with any operation, there are possible complications: bleeding, which is rare but may need treatment; infection, which may need antibiotics; throat and ear pain, common for 1–2 weeks; reaction to anaesthesia, such as nausea, vomiting or allergy; temporary change in taste or voice, usually gone within a few weeks. Your surgeon will discuss these with you before surgery.

No. Removing tonsils and adenoids does not weaken the immune system. Children often have fewer infections after surgery.

No. It is also done for sleep apnoea, snoring, breathing or swallowing difficulty, and speech problems caused by large tonsils.

With modern techniques and pain control, most children and adults recover within one to two weeks.

Cool, soft food and plenty of fluids at first, then normal food as comfortable. Avoid spicy, crunchy and acidic food until the throat heals.

There may be a temporary change, but voices return to normal. Speech can even improve when large tonsils were the problem.