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Throat issues

2026-09-07 18:22:09
My dr said I have hypertrophied tonsils and it needs to operate. Is it really necessary and we cannot treat this with meds? I have on off pain on left side of throat and it feels something is stuck or a thorn is there from last 1.5 month , changed multiple docs, all said infection but today my physician said it's hypertrophied tonsils
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Hi. Greetings Recurrent throat infections with tonsillar hypertrophy is usually an indication for Tonsillectomy. In Adults , tonsils have no role in immunity. It becomes a source of infection.
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if you have persistent issues of throat pain and infection , can go ahead with surgery. Can consult with me for detailed discussion and management.

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Further evaluation needed. If not improved with medications then Surgery recommended
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