The surgery for tonsillitis or tonsillectomy is performed in cases of chronic tonsillitis or when treatment with antibiotics does not present positive results. In addition, performance is indicated when the tonsils increase and even obstruct the airways, impairing breathing, or interfere with the child's growth. Usually surgery for tonsillitis includes removal of the adenoids, which is a set of tissue that can infect along with the tonsils. Here's how adenoid surgery is done.
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils caused by the presence of viruses or bacteria in the throat, causing swelling and inflammation of the glands located in the throat, the tonsils. Understand more about tonsillitis.
The surgery for removal of the tonsils can reach $ 500.00 and when it involves the removal of the adenoids, it can cost $ 700.00. However, this procedure is provided by SUS.
How is the surgery done
The surgery for tonsillitis is done under general anesthesia and can last between 30 minutes and 1 hour. Normally, the patient needs to stay hospitalized for a few hours until fully recovered, but can return home the same day.
However, in cases of bleeding or when the person can not swallow liquids, it may be advisable to do internment for 1 night.
Surgery is only performed when conventional tonsillitis treatment has no results. In addition, the otolaryngologist before indicating surgery should check for more than three infections in the year and the intensity of those infections. See how the treatment for tonsillitis is done.
Risks of Tonsillectomy
Although it is a safe procedure, there may be some complications, mainly related to general anesthesia, such as:
- Cardiovascular problems, such as heart attack;
- Breathing problems;
- Bleeding;
- Allergic reaction;
- Mental confusion.
Some people report that after surgery they had a modified voice, difficulty swallowing and shortness of breath, in addition to coughing, nausea and vomiting.
Recovery after surgery
Recovery from surgery for tonsillitis lasts from 7 days to 2 weeks. However, in the first 4 days, it is common for the person to feel pain in the throat and, therefore, the doctor can prescribe analgesic medicines, like Paracetamol or Dipirona.
In addition, during recovery people should:
- Drink plenty of fluids, especially water;
- Avoid milk and fatty foods on the first day;
- Eat cold or cold foods;
- Avoid hard and rough foods for 7 days.
During the postoperative period of surgery for tonsillitis it is normal for patients to experience nausea, vomiting and fever. However, if symptoms such as high fever occur that lasts more than 3 days or excessive bleeding, it is recommended to go to the doctor.
