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Tonsils surgery

2018-03-12 11:54:14
How can we know that it is time to do tonsils surgery and what is the right age to do it? Adenoids surgery done last year.
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Tonsillitis are a common problem in children. If the occurrence is regular it’s always better to get it operated. 6 yrs should not be a problem. Discuss it with ur surgeon and u can proceed with it. Do take good post operative care suggested by the doctor

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