Tonsils are two cushion like tissue bodies located at the back of your throat. Any bacterial or viral infections caused to these tonsils, leads to swelling and inflamed tonsils. This condition is called tonsillitis. Other associated problems include unusual repeated bleeding of your tonsils. Such severe tonsil conditions may require tonsillectomy surgery.
The main function of your tonsils is trap bacteria and viruses that enter your throat while breathing or food consumption. Your immune cells produce proteins called antibodies in the tonsils that help to kill germs and prevent throat and lung infections. But in some cases, instead of fighting infections, the tonsils become infected itself.
A tonsillectomy surgery can be suggested to both adults and children. Tonsillectomy was a common procedure to treat infections and inflammations of tonsillitis. But today, tonsillectomy is also performed for sleep-disordered breathing.
Your doctor can suggest you to undergo a tonsil removal surgery because of:
There are also some other problems like frequent bleeding of tonsils that can be fixed using tonsillectomy. If you have any of the above problems, visit your doctor before any complications arise.