Patient's question:
The child has enlarged adenoids and tonsils. In the past two years, he frequently had colds, but it has improved recently. During a thorough examination, the doctor recommended surgery. For the past few weeks, he has been complaining of pain in various parts of his chest. The hospital conducted comprehensive tests, and his current anti-O titer is 900. The hospital administered intravenous fluids for four days, and the doctor suggested a week of antibiotics followed by another week of observation.Doctor's answer:
Your child has tonsillar and adenoid hypertrophy, and now he always has chest pain. After a thorough examination, both the echocardiogram and the anti-streptolysin O test showed abnormalities. It is best to remove that lesion, the tonsils, as soon as possible. Additionally, at the age of 12, the adenoids are still enlarged, so the surgery should include their removal as well. It is recommended to wait until the child's condition is well-managed before scheduling the surgery. Regular, appropriate activity is encouraged, and it is best to avoid catching colds.