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Removal of tonsils
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I childhood at the age of 7 or 8 my both tonsils was removed.
So what will be health risk for me in later age
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There is no health risk of tonsillectomy ... After a certain age ur body raises its immune response and hence plz don't worry
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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
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26 yrs exp
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After the age of 5 years, the tonsils and adenoids have been replaced by your bone marrow and spleen as the primary organs of your adult immune system. So, you have nothing to worry about.
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