Question
Can the Nanchong Chuanbei Medical College perform pediatric tonsillectomy operations? My son has been experiencing tonsil enlargement since he was over one year old. It happens whenever he catches a cold and has a fever. We have treated him at our local Yiliang County Hospital and health care center, but the condition recurs after a short period of time. Now that he is older, it happens less frequently, but recently, it has occurred again. Our local doctor said that surgery can only be done after he is over ten years old, but doctors in Beijing say it can be done as early as 5-8 years old. Can my son undergo surgery in this situation?
Answer
Hello, the general treatment for tonsillitis involves strengthening the body’s constitution and immunity. Acute tonsillitis requires thorough treatment. The use of Manyan Shu Lian Granules for tonsillitis is quite effective, along with medications like Amoxicillin. Drinking Platycodon root water regularly can help prevent the condition. For those who experience recurrent tonsillitis, the best treatment method is to undergo a tonsillectomy, after which the condition will not recur.