Tonsillectomy
(
En español:
AmigdalectomÃa
)
Say: tahn-suh-
lek
-tuh-me
Tonsils are those two bumps on each side of the back of your
throat. Your tonsils are "germ catchers" for your body.
Sometimes, though, these germs multiply, hang out on your tonsils,
and make them swollen, red, and painful. Usually, medicine can make
you better. But if you keep getting tonsil infections - called
tonsillitis
- doctors can help by performing an operation called a
tonsillectomy, where they
take your tonsils out
. Luckily, our tonsils aren't super important parts of our
bodies, so you won't miss them when they're gone. And while
your throat is healing, you can have all the gelatin and ice cream
you can eat!
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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