Patient's question:
The tonsillitis has not subsided for a long time. The previous treatment and its effects: I took both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, but it didn't work. In the end, they suggested I have surgery; then I went to a traditional Chinese medicine hospital, and the doctor said my large tonsils would not go away, prescribed traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine to take first...Doctor's answer:
Inflammation refers to the inflammation of the tonsils. In clinical diagnosis, it is divided into acute and chronic types, with the main symptoms being sore throat, fever, and discomfort in the throat. This condition can lead to local or systemic complications such as ear, nose, heart, kidney, and joint issues, so it should be taken seriously. The primary blood-borne pathogens of tonsillitis are Streptococcus hemolyticus, while other pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and viruses can also cause it.1. Tonsils are generally largest between the ages of 3 and 10, and they gradually enlarge after 10 years old. Therefore, tonsillitis in childhood is a key focus for comprehensive prevention and treatment.
2. Strengthen exercise, especially during winter, by participating more in outdoor activities to enhance the body's ability to adapt to cold, which may increase the likelihood of tonsillitis.
3. Maintain good oral hygiene and wash your face after eating.
4. Acute tonsillitis is usually caused by bacterial infections, particularly pathogens such as Streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus. Therefore, antibiotics must be used, with penicillin being the most effective. The choice between oral or intravenous administration depends on the severity of the inflammation.
5. Chronic tonsillitis or tonsillar hypertrophy may require tonsillectomy. Currently, the rapid tonsillectomy technique is commonly used. Before the surgery, a topical anesthetic is sprayed into the patient's mouth, and after a short wait, the patient's throat becomes numb. The patient is then laid down, and a device called a tonsil guillotine is used to remove the tonsils completely in an instant when the patient opens their mouth. The surgery is very fast, and the patient does not feel pain before it is completed. The patient remains conscious, so they can immediately eat cold food to promote blood vessel constriction and prevent postoperative bleeding. The surgery does not require hospitalization, and after 1–2 hours of observation in the outpatient clinic, the patient can go home.
6. Consume semi-liquid diets such as noodles or sponge cake within 1–2 weeks after the surgery.