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Tonsils problem
Is it safe to remove tonsils at the age of 17?
Like my cousins face problem like pain in ear and throat while swallowing when she gets infection in her tonsils so the dr suggested it to remove it , will it be safe , will there be any side effects in long term ?or any other further complications
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Usually there are no complications. It is a safe surgery. If patient selection is proper and no allergies. Ear problem needs to be looked into
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Regular preop investigations
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Avoid surgery during acute infection, colds etc. Allergies may be a reason for frequent troubles, so better to avoid.
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Dr. Saiyad Saif Naziruddin
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
7 yrs exp
Raichur
Safe....
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Dr. Baisali Sarkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Kolkata
It's safe
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Dr. Anuraj CP
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Malappuram
Yes absolutely. Very commonly done surgery
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Dr. Rajdeep
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
4 yrs exp
Mohali
Yes safe
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Side effects depends upon the surgery done
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Dr. Satguru Saran Singh
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
5 yrs exp
Bareilly
Kindly take online consultation
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