Patient's question:
My child has had swollen tonsils since he was young, and he doesn't complain about pain or any other issues. In the past, some doctors recommended surgery when he was a bit older. He is now seven years old. What should we do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description of your child's condition, considering that children are more prone to tonsillar hypertrophy, if your child snorts while sleeping, frequently breathes with a blocked sensation, swallows when there is a sense of obstruction, or experiences frequent tonsillitis, you may need a bilateral tonsillectomy. If it occurs occasionally and the inflammation is well-controlled, there is no need for concern. If it recurs frequently, it is best to control the inflammation first and then undergo surgical treatment to remove it. Frequent recurrence can easily lead to rheumatic heart disease and nephritis. The above suggestions are for the question "What should I do about swollen tonsils?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!