A tonsillectomy is an operation to remove the tonsillary glands. Removing the tonsils will not put your body at greater risk of developing infection. The body’s immune system is perfectly able to cope with bacteria and viruses without the tonsils.
The tonsils are small lumps of tissue located at the back of the throat as part of the immune system, which helps fight infection and protects the body from bacteria and viruses. If you have recurring bouts of tonsillitis or it is severe enough to interfere with your everyday life, your surgeon may suggest removing your tonsils. This is done in an operation known as a tonsillectomy. Tonsillectomy is one of the most common major operations carried out on a daily bases.
A tonsillectomy is an operation to remove the tonsillary glands. Removing the tonsils will not put your body at greater risk of developing infection. The body’s immune system is perfectly able to cope with bacteria and viruses without the tonsils.
The procedure is done under a general anesthesia, which means that you will be asleep during the procedure. Your mouth will be held open so that your surgeon can see your tonsils, and no cuts will be made in your skin. Your surgeon will use special instruments to remove your tonsils before closing the wound with dissolvable stitches.
The procedure is carried out 30-45 minutes and you will usually need to stay in hospital for only one night.
After your tonsils had been removed you will need to rest for at least 10 days and will normally not be able to return to work until the third week. Try to keep yourself away from smoky environments and from people with coughs or colds. It is advisable NOT to exercise until four weeks after your surgery.
Following a tonsillectomy, you may feel groggy and sleepy as a result of the anesthesia. You will normally need several hours in a hospital ward after the operation to make sure you are recovering normally. Most patients will find that their throat feels slightly sore after the procedure, which can be nicely managed with regular painkillers. After the tonsils have been removed, the throat appears white. The new lining of the throat forms under the white coating. As the throat heals, the white coating gradually disappears. This takes about two weeks. It is important to clean your teeth regularly as this helps fight infection in the mouth.
Eating and drinking
After the operation, as soon as you are fully awake, you will receive ice lollypop and then you have to start drinking liquids two to three hours after the operation. You can usually take your first meal on the evening after surgery. You will probably find swallowing difficult but it is important to eat solid foods as this will help the throat to heal more quickly. Drink plenty of fluids.
Many thousands of tonsillectomies are performed every year without any problems. The possible problems are outlined below:
Bleeding
Occasionally, you may have some bleeding. Serious bleeding is rare and can occur up to 10 days post-operatively. A little fresh blood in your hanky is no cause for concern but if it starts dripping actively, you should:
If these measures do not stop the bleeding and it continues unabated without any sign of slowing down after 15 minutes, you should go to your closest Accident and Emergency (Casualty) department. Avoid all moderate and heavy physical activity, including sport for ten days after the operation. Avoid bending down to pick things up, especially heavy weights.
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