Question
A 13-year-old boy has enlarged tonsils and gets a high fever every time he has an upset stomach. The fever subsides after taking medicine. Are there better treatment methods? Previous treatment and effectiveness: Taking medicine or intravenous fluids when sick, but the tonsils remain enlarged. Desired assistance: Hello, what are the methods for a cure?
Answer
Hello, if tonsillitis is caused by a viral infection, it can be attempted without medication as the body has the ability to resist viruses. However, if tonsillitis recurs frequently and causes breathing difficulties, it is recommended to consider tonsil removal as a last resort when all other treatments have failed. The tonsils are an important part of the body’s immune system, so surgery should be the last option. After the tonsils are removed, the child will no longer have throat pain and breathing difficulties, and no scars will remain. On the day before surgery, the child should fast from food and water. The surgery is very short, taking about 20 minutes. Due to anesthesia, the child will not feel anything during the surgery. Tonsil removal can be done using electrocautery or grinding tools. After surgery, the child should drink plenty of fluids and eat soft foods. Typically, it takes about two weeks for a child to fully recover before returning to normal activities.