Hello Doctor, My daughter is 4 yrs.old. Last one year, she is suffering from cold, running nose, fever problem.. I consult ENT Specialist, he said she had Enlarged Adenoid & Tonsils problem and she has to be operated. Doctor gave her medicine Argumentive and flucold medicine. Please suggest me, what should I do, should I go for surgery or try another doctor for treatment for avoid surgery because hse is to small kid. Is there any side effects of surgery. please help me.
Dear parent, Adenti tonsillitis requires surgery if the child has been suffering more than 7 episodes a year requiring antibiotics, if the child is having obstructive sleep apnea. Generally as age goes by the adenotpnsillitis regress by 8 to 10 years of age. If the child is suffering from too many episodes I suggest going for surgery because suffering might cause growth disturbances. Surgery is safe, less downtime and less side effects.