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Throat issues
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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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.
Next Steps
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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