I have had problems with my tonsils since I was a child. They actually once wanted to take my tonsils out but it never happened and I have no idea why. I have continued to have problems and I am thinking of having them removed. I have heard there is a point when you are too old. Is this true?
2007-02-14 17:52:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Hi,
I am 28yrs old and had mine out on Monday, due to swelling, infections recurring and difficulty breathing. It has been 4 days the pain is not horrible but I have been talking funny and there is a lot of Silvia build up that's hard to get past eating seems to be out of the question but I was sent to an ear nose throat specialist by my primary they say it is all worth it no matter the age.
2007-02-15 03:39:44 · answer #1 · answered by kissyrox 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The decision to take out an adults tonsils is a significant one. It is not a desperately common procedure these days. They tend to shrink on their own as the years go by.
There is only a point to the procedure if the tonsils themselves are becoming enlarged and inflamed several times a year. If you are just getting recurrent sore throats tonsillectomy will make no difference,
2007-02-14 20:43:40 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can have them removed at any time. especially if it's a continuing problem. just know, it's more painful the older you get. the roots of the tonsills get deeper therefore the surgeon needs to go in deeper. I had mine taken out when I was...26 or 27, it was VERY painful. BUT I don't regret it. I had so many problems I couldn't stand it anymore.
If you get frequent infections, swelling, if your tonsills have what looks like several pockets filled with a substance that's thick and white, that's infection. Mine were bad!! Always infected, coughing up white little things of pus and they were always swollen because of my allergies. YUCK!!!!!
But if you need to have it done just do it and get it over with. If your doctor still recommends it...do it. Very Painful...just remember that!
2007-02-14 18:02:49 · answer #3 · answered by egomezz007 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-19 22:57:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm able to undergo in suggestions having mine out at eleven. It became painful for the 1st few days, yet i became in a position to consume comfortable meals and sleep after in basic terms a pair of days. i might call the Dr and demand on bringing him in. After each week, it could be lots lots greater effective...
2016-12-17 10:23:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 28 when i had mine removed and i had no probs throat was painful for a while but other than that i was fine .
2007-02-14 19:58:22 · answer #6 · answered by rudd_linda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT heard that one but I would say in your eighties
cos at that age your to old to worry about them anymore.
2007-02-14 17:57:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now it is not the age but if you need to or not. Click the URL to find out.
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=499
2007-02-14 17:59:26 · answer #8 · answered by Big C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
had mine out at 30, I insisted as they were getting infected constantly and made my life a misery x
2007-02-14 18:26:36 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not really u can remove it anytime however consult docs advice first if u need to do it.
2007-02-14 17:56:15 · answer #10 · answered by rajalu p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋