-- What are tonsils and adenoids? What does it do?
Tonsils and adenoids are part of the lymphoid tissue in the body and help the body's immune system. Adenoid; It is the lymphoid tissue located in the nasopharynx (nasal cavity) behind the nose. Tonsils are two lymphoid tissues located on both sides of the throat.
However, the roles of tonsils and adenoids in the immune system are not very significant
. The fact that there are no negative immune-related conditions in people who have tonsils and adenoids removed shows this.
-- What kind of problems do tonsils and adenoids cause?
Tonsils and adenoids can cause both infections and some problems depending on their size
. Frequent infections affect a person's daily life and also cause frequent medication use. The most important problem in infections is that the heart valves, joints and kidneys are at risk.
In addition to infections, the size of the tonsils and adenoids also leads to important consequences.
In cases where the tonsils are excessively large; Swallowing, feeding and speech problems occur.
In cases where the adenoid is too large, the most important problem is nasal congestion and
These people experience sleeping with their mouth open and snoring. The growth and development of children stops due to sleep problems, especially in children with large adenoids and tonsils
. The nose regulates the temperature and humidity of the inhaled air and traps some harmful particles. This
Therefore, it causes some respiratory problems in people who breathe through their mouth.
In cases where adenoids enlarge, there is also a ventilation disorder in the middle ear and consequent
collapse of the eardrum, Hearing loss and communication disorders, jaw and facial bone development disorders, throat inflammation (pharyngitis) due to postnasal drip, cough and lower respiratory tract problems, headaches and sinusitis problems may also occur.
-- In which cases surgery is required:
Situations that require surgical removal of tonsils and adenoids are as follows. �r;
-Frequent infections: 3 or more infections per year in consecutive years
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-Even if there is no infection in the tonsils, it is enough to make swallowing difficult. growth
-One-sided growth of tonsil tissue (as it may be a symptom of lymphoma or other bad diseases)
-Frequent accumulation on the tonsils, which may cause bad breath
-Growing of the adenoid tissue to the point of impairing breathing
-Causing middle ear infection and hearing loss;
-Frequent sinusitis and lower respiratory tract problems.
-- At What Age Should the Surgery Be Performed:;
There is no exact age for the surgery. The decision is made according to the harm caused to the patient. Many times, waiting for the child
to grow up can be harmful to the patient and reduces the success of the treatment.
-- How is Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery Performed:
Tonsil and adenoid surgeries are performed under general anesthesia, inside the mouth, without an external incision
. Adenoid tissue is removed by scraping (curettage) from the back of the nose.
Tonsils are removed using bleeding-controlled methods, without using a knife, thanks to today's technology.
The surgery duration is approximately 30 minutes and discharge is usually done on the same day
-- What are the Risks and Complications of the Surgery:
Like every surgery, tonsil and adenoid surgeries may have risks and complications
. The surgery is performed with general anesthesia, but developments in anesthesia techniques and drugs reduce this risk day by day. Apart from this, the most common
complication is bleeding. Although it can sometimes reach serious dimensions, this problem is rare with careful and meticulous study and appropriate follow-up of the patient. There is a misconception that pharyngitis occurs after surgery. Existing pharyngitis has nothing to do with the removal of tonsils
.
-- What Should Be Considered After the Surgery:
The rules that must be followed most are related to nutrition. Bleeding may occur, especially in the first 3 days Cold and liquid foods should be chosen because they have more heat. For this reason, foods such as cold milk, soup, fruit
juice, pudding, and ice cream are ideal. Vomiting dark blood on the first day of surgery is normal and is related to blood swallowed during surgery. However, constant red
new blood discharge requires immediate medical attention. Starting from the 4th day, normal food is slowly introduced. The patient's unwillingness to eat anything due to pain causes the pain to continue. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids. It is expected to have a mild fever after the surgery. It usually returns to normal with adequate fluid intake and antipyretic medications. Sometimes patients consult a doctor a few days after the surgery and complain about inflammation in the tonsil area. This is usually due to the healing tissue that forms a white cover in the area after the tonsils are removed, misleading the patient.
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