More recently, doctors prescribed surgery to remove glands all children, who often suffer from sore throat, tonsillitis or seasonal respiratory infections.
To date, the indications for surgery have not changed, but the experts are unanimous that the rush to tonsillectomy (so This procedure is called in medical language) is not necessary, because the tonsils - not a useless body, as it was considered earlier.
What are tonsils?They perform the function of the barrier to the penetration of bacteria and viruses into the body. Also are the "factory" for the production of biologically active cells involved in the hematopoietic system.
When immunity decreases, there is a malfunction glands. They become inflamed, increasing in size, are bright scarlet color. In this case, the doctor makes a diagnosis of tonsillitis, and discusses the need for surgery.
Now doctors say that the unjustified removal of the tonsils, as they are called, the children may continue to have dire consequences for the health of the baby: up to predisposition to cancer diseases.
Therefore, first of all, a competent doctor is trying to solve the problem with the help of medication. The doctor issued a verdict to your child: "delete"? Consult with other specialists, an otolaryngologist. The more competent opinions, the better.
The indications for surgery.Most likely, your doctor will make a decision in favor of the removal, if the baby has strep throat 5-7 times a year. The disease is accompanied by:
- purulent plaque on the tonsils;
- high body temperature;
- enlarged lymph nodes;
- indication for surgery may be the presence in the body of the child streptococcus group A.
And when it is better to wait?Children up to 5 years to carry out this operation can not be, because they have not yet established the immune system, and can also develop a predisposition to food allergies. Therefore, even if your pipsqueak often has strep throat, the removal will have to wait.
How is surgery performed? It depends, will complete or partial removal of the tonsils. Partial sparing methods carried out with the help of modern technology:
1. Freeze with liquid nitrogen.
2. Cauterization carbon or infrared laser.
Complete removal is often "old-fashioned". Under general anesthesia, the doctor cuts the tonsils using surgical instruments. At the discretion of the expert, it may also be carried out with laser or electrical current. Health to you and your loved ones!
