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Do i need to get my tonsils removed?

22 Apr, 2023 by Dane Raynor

Are you tired of having a sore throat all the time? Does it feel like you’ve been swallowing nails instead of food? Well, you might be wondering if it’s time to say goodbye to your tonsils. Here are some things to consider before making that decision.

What Are Tonsils Anyway?

Before we dive into whether or not getting your tonsils removed is right for you, let’s talk about what they actually are. Your tonsils are two small mounds of tissue located in the back of your mouth on either side of your throat. They are part of your immune system and help fight off infections by trapping bacteria and other harmful substances that enter through your nose and mouth.

The Pros and Cons

Like any medical procedure, there are both pros and cons to getting your tonsils removed. Here are some things to consider:

Pros

  • No more painful sore throats.
  • Improved sleep due to fewer breathing issues at night.
  • Reduced risk of developing certain infections.
  • Potential improvement in overall quality of life.

Cons

  • Recovery can be painful and uncomfortable.
  • Increased risk for bleeding during recovery period.
    Especially, if you’re prone to creating accidental choirs in the shower because belting out “I Will Always Love You” is just too important NOT TO TAKE SERIOUSLY.
  • Rare but serious complications such as infection, damage to surrounding tissues, or difficulty swallowing or talking post-surgery.

Ultimately, whether or not getting your tonsils removed is worth it depends on how much they’re affecting your daily life.

Signs That It Might Be Time

So how do you know when enough is enough when dealing with pesky swollen tonsil problems? If these symptoms sound familiar, then it may be time:

Recurring Infections

If keep fighting off one strep-throat after another till you are left feeling like the Walking Dead even when it isn’t Halloween season, then your tonsils may be doing more harm than good.

Difficulty or Painful Swallowing

If you feel like some rogue little gnomes have taken resident in your throat and use every painful swallow to slide down like a riffity-slide straight into a fiery cesspool of pain then It’s time to talk about surgery.
Especially, if swallowing becomes as challenging as getting through concrete walls using only a safety pin.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Does snoring drive both you AND your sleeping partner mad? Or does waking up gasping for air make you long for those nights where alligator hunting feels safer than trying to fall asleep comfortably? If so, swollen tonsils might be an underlying cause of these breathing problems at night.

Conclusion

So do you absolutely need your tonsils removed? Not necessarily. The human body is an incredibly adaptable machine/calculator/Beyoncé backup dancer that is able to put up with/resist/survive extraordinary conditions (even wearing crocs ironically). However, if the pros outweigh the cons and symptoms get worse over time, consult an ear-nose-throat specialist who will guide/groom/knight/you through what can sometimes seem like mischievous rabbit-hole adventures – but ultimately lead /open doors/unravel mysteries reveal purpose/your true path… Or just help identify ways forward regarding possible treatment options.

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