How old can infants do tonsillectomy

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My child couldn't get good control because his tonsil was inflamed all the time. Later, in order to solve the problem as soon as possible, tonsillectomy was carried out under the conditions, and he recovered very well. Let's take a look at how old an infant can be for tonsillectomy.

How old can infants do tonsillectomy

First of all: if repeated tonsillitis, tonsillar chronic swelling, at this time not only can not play the role of immune protection, but will become a place for bacterial growth, repeated infection, may induce rheumatic heart disease, myocarditis, arthritis, nephritis, etc. In this case, it is best to remove it surgically. Therefore, tonsillectomy in infants should be based on the actual situation, not only on age.

Secondly: tonsillectomy is suitable for repeated acute attack of tonsillitis, excessive hypertrophy of tonsil, benign tumor of tonsil, etc. the operation methods are divided into stripping method and squeezing method. There will be complications such as bleeding and wound infection after operation.

Finally: if the child is too young, it is not recommended to rush to surgery, the doctor needs to conduct a comprehensive evaluation, everything must be based on the child's condition.

matters needing attention

Tonsillectomy has a great influence on children's diet. Parents should pay attention to the skills when feeding, avoid using straw, use spoon to feed, and place ice bag under the jaw to make the local blood vessels constrict and play a role in pain relief.