Tonsils in the human body perform a very important function - protective. Naturally, this is not the only filter that struggles with pathogens trying to get into the airways, but they should not be underestimated. Unfortunately, sometimes removing glands with all the ensuing consequences in adults becomes a necessary step. And this step is very much frightening for many. In fact, the procedure of tonsillectomy is not so terrible.
Indications for removal of glands
For a long time it was believed that in the removal of the tonsils there is nothing terrible. Today, tonsillectomy specialists try to leave in case of emergency, until the last attempt to cope with the problem by medication.
Sometimes, for all sorts of consequences that can arise after the operation to remove glands, you have to close your eyes. This happens when:
- too frequent angina (up to four times a year and more often);
- a sharp weakening of the immune system;
- purulent processes in the larynx;
- chronic tonsillitis ;
- closing of the respiratory tract;
- reactive arthritis ;
- kidney damage.
What consequences can be observed after removal of the glands?
Most patients are afraid to remove tonsils because they think that after that their body will be more vulnerable to the influence of infections of different origin. In part, this is really true - local cellular immunity and the truth will go down. But if you understand, there is nothing critical in this. The fact is that already in adolescents glands are not the only filter that opposes viruses and bacteria. In addition to them, on the protection of the respiratory tract are the sublingual and pharyngeal tonsils. And after tonsillectomy they become more active.
But if you refuse to remove glands, the negative consequences will be very difficult to avoid. The tonsils will no longer properly perform their functions, which can provoke
Among the real consequences of the removal of glands in adults, which can occur immediately after surgery, is bleeding. Usually only a few drops of blood are mixed with saliva. And if you put a bag of ice on your neck, everything goes away.
As a result of tonsillectomy, the timbre of the voice can also change. But this happens very rarely - no more than in 0.1% of all cases.