Question: My fifth-grade child often has swollen tonsils. Should I have their tonsils removed?

 

My first child, who is now 12 years old in fifth grade, has had large tonsils and a tendency to swell easily since he was young.

So, I really only go a week each month without taking medication.

I think I have been going to the hospital every 4-5 days.

My tonsils swell, and my temperature always exceeds 38 degrees.

 

Even up to first grade of elementary school, the tonsils were swollen very badly.

Since you are also aware in the pediatrics department...

Once, if the tonsils keep swelling like this and a high fever persists

They also suggested considering tonsil surgery.

 

As everyone knows, an enlarged tonsil is larger compared to a normal tonsil, as shown in the picture below.

If the tonsils swell up, you get a high fever and feel very uncomfortable.

Around me, there have been cases where even after becoming an adult, their tonsils swelled up frequently, making it difficult, and they eventually had surgery.

 

 

 

By around second grade in elementary school, the number of visits to the hospital definitely decreased.

Even now, as a fifth-grade elementary school student, I sometimes have swollen tonsils and a fever of around 38 degrees Celsius.

It seems to happen more than 3-4 times a year..

Still, the number of times has decreased to one-third compared to when I was young, and I only have high fevers above 38°C about 3 to 4 times a year.

I'm just holding on... but I'm wondering if I should leave it as it is...

 

Because the tonsils play a role in the immune function of our body.

Tonsil surgery may make it difficult to detect actual health issues in the body.

They also advise not to undergo surgery if possible...

 

Since the rhinitis is so severe, breathing through the throat seems to contribute to swollen tonsils.

 

Some say that once you are over 12 years old, it's better to have surgery rather than suffer from tonsillitis.

What is the correct answer?

For those who have suffered because their child's tonsils are weak~ what decision did you make??? Is it better to have surgery?