Tonsillitis surgery is usually done in cases of chronic tonsillitis or when antibiotic treatment doesn’t work positively, but it can also be done when the tonsils increase in size and eventually block the airways or affect appetite.
As a rule, this type of surgery can be performed for free by the SUS and includes the removal of adenoid vegetation, which is a set of tissues that can infect the tonsils, which are located above and behind the nose. Find out how adenoid surgery is performed.
- Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils.
- Which are small glands located in the throat.
- Inflammation can be caused by the presence of viruses or bacteria in the throat.
- Causing swelling and inflammation of the glands.
Tonsillitis surgery is performed under general anesthesia and can last between 30 minutes and 1 hour. Normally, the person should stay in the hospital for a few hours before fully recovering, but may return home the same day.
However, in case of bleeding or when the person cannot swallow fluids, it may be recommended to stay 1 night.
Surgery is only performed when conventional treatment of tonsillitis has no permanent results and tonsillitis is recurrent. In addition, the otolaryngologist should indicate whether there have been more than three infections in the year and the intensity of these infections before indicating surgery. See how tonsillitis is treated.
While it is a safe procedure, there can be complications, mainly bleeding, pain and vomiting, in addition to the risks associated with general anesthesia, such as cardiovascular problems, breathing problems, allergic reactions, mental confusion. Some people report that after surgery, their voices changed, difficulty swallowing and shortness of breath, as well as coughing, nausea and vomiting.
Recovery after tonsillitis surgery lasts between 7 days and 2 weeks. However, during the first 5 days, it is common for a person to experience sore throat and therefore the doctor may prescribe pain remedies, such as acetaminophen or dipirone.
In addition, during recovery, people should rest effortlessly, but no absolute rest is necessary. Other important indications are:
During the postoperative surgery of tonsillitis surgery, it is normal for patients to experience nausea, vomiting and pain. However, if symptoms, such as a high fever lasting more than 3 days or excessive bleeding, occur, it is recommended to see your doctor.
It is recommended to eat easy-to-swallow foods, such as
Water is preferable at room temperature and food that is too hot or too cold should be avoided. Cookies, toast, bread and other dry foods should be avoided during the first week. If you want to eat any of these foods, you should soak it in soup, broth or juice before taking it to your mouth.
See these and other tips on what to eat after surgery in the video below: