Tonsillectomy is a surgery to remove tonsils. Removing your tonsils is the only option if you face trouble while swallowing or due to bleeding of the tonsils. Other reasons include inflamed tonsils, tonsils infections, cancer of tonsils, etc.
The following health conditions can require tonsil removal surgery:
Tonsil removal surgery includes several different ways to detach tonsils from your throat. One of the common method is called cold knife dissection. In this method, the surgeon uses a scalpel to remove your tonsils. Another method is called as cauterization which involves burning of tissues. Some tonsillectomy procedures use ultrasonic vibrations. Tonsillectomy surgery requires 30-35 minutes for completion.
Precautions before the surgery
After the tonsil removal surgery, you may feel slight pain in your throat for a few days. Your doctor will provide you with a list of do's and dont's that you must follow to enhance your healing process.
Some of these steps include:
Minor tonsils disorders are treated using medicines or other therapies. But, some severe cases of tonsils problems require instant attention and surgery. If you face any major symptoms like cancer of tonsils or inflammation of tonsils, etc., visit your doctor before these conditions becomes critical.