Tonsillitis & Tonsillectomy
Surgical removal of the tonsils, performed to treat recurrent or chronic tonsillitis, breathing difficulty during sleep, or other tonsil-related conditions that have not improved with medical treatment.
Who Needs It
Recommended for patients with frequent, recurring episodes of tonsillitis, chronic sore throat, tonsils large enough to obstruct breathing or swallowing, or tonsil-related sleep-disordered breathing that has not responded to medication.
How It's Performed
Under general anaesthesia, the surgeon removes both tonsils through the mouth, with no external incision required. The procedure typically takes under an hour, and most patients go home the same day or after a short overnight observation.
Preparing for Surgery
Before surgery, patients undergo a throat examination and a general health assessment. Patients are advised to avoid certain medications such as blood thinners beforehand and to arrange a soft-food diet for the recovery period.
Benefits
Tonsillectomy significantly reduces or eliminates recurrent throat infections, improves breathing and sleep quality in patients with obstructive symptoms, and reduces the number of missed school or work days from repeated illness.
Risks & Complications
As with any surgery, tonsillectomy carries some risk, including bleeding, infection, throat pain, or temporary voice changes. Your surgeon will explain the risks specific to your case and how they will be managed.
Life After Surgery
Most patients recover fully within one to two weeks, with a sore throat that gradually eases, after which the frequency of tonsil-related infections drops sharply or stops altogether.
Price Range
Price on Consultation
Recovery Timeline
Throat pain and discomfort are managed with pain relief and a soft or liquid diet, with plenty of fluids to keep the throat comfortable and hydrated.
White healing tissue forms over the surgical site; mild ear pain and throat discomfort can continue during this period as the area heals.
Most patients return to school, work and a normal diet, with a noticeable drop in throat infections and improved sleep in patients who had breathing-related symptoms.